Persichilli Keogh began her career at
District Council 37 before moving to the city council working for Sal Albanese. After leaving Albanese's office, she began working for Speaker Peter Vallone. When
Hillary Clinton won the
2000 United States Senate election in New York against
Rick Lazio, she hired Persichilli Keogh to be her New York State Director.
Secretary to Governor Hochul In August of 2021, Governor Hochul assumed the role upon the resignation of Governor
Andrew Cuomo. Hochul replaced
Melissa DeRosa with Persichilli Keogh upon becoming Governor. Secretary to the Governor is the number one appointed position in the Governor's Office. In the
2022 election, Governor Hochul was elected to a full term. ==Personal life==