Holly T. Schepisi is a Republican State Senator representing New Jersey's 39th Legislative District, which includes 28 municipalities in Bergen County. Born on December 20, 1971, she is a lawyer and partner at O'Toole Scrivo LLC with over 25 years of experience in corporate, land use, real estate law, and government service. She resides in River Vale with her husband, Paul, and two children. Notable achievements include serving as Republican Conference Leader since 2022 , mental health advocacy , and awards such as Assemblywoman of the Year by the N.J. Conference of Mayors . She serves on the Senate Health, Human Services, and Senior Citizens Committee and Community and Urban Affairs Committee, and is involved with boards like the Bergen Community College Foundation and Adler Aphasia Center.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- B.A. in Politics/Psychology, The Catholic University of America

- J.D., Fordham University School of Law

Political Experience:

- New Jersey State Senator, District 39 ; sworn in March 25, 2021, to succeed Gerald Cardinale

- New Jersey General Assembly, District 39 ; Deputy Republican Leader , Assistant Republican Leader

- Prior roles: Oakland Borough Public Defender , River Vale Township Attorney , Old Tappan Alternate Prosecutor , Westwood Alternate Prosecutor , counsel to Park Ridge Board of Public Utilities

Assembly Committees: Environment and Solid Waste, Judiciary, Housing, Appropriations.