By Darlene Devlin
PAC, or Political Action Committee, might sound spooky, but it’s one of the most powerful tools we have to protect our profession. As your PAC Committee Co-Chairs, I’m here to help demystify it — and invite you to be part of something bold, strategic, and impactful.
So, what exactly is the NCRA PAC? It is an NCRA member-driven fund that supports lawmakers who understand and champion the work of court reporters and captioners. Through strategic contributions, we build relationships with decisionmakers who shape the policies that affect our livelihoods, our standards, and our future.
The PAC isn’t partisan — it’s professional. It’s how we ensure that our expertise is heard, respected, and protected.
Think of PAC as your advocacy insurance policy. You don’t have to be a lobbyist — just a believer in the future of our field. Whether you give $5 or $500, your donation helps us stay in the room and at the table where decisions are being made.
And trust us: if we’re not at the table, then we are on the menu, and someone else is ordering — and they may not have your best interests at heart.
So, this October, don’t be haunted by inaction — Support NCRA’s PAC!
Darlene Devlin is a certified stenographer and award-winning union leader with 25 years’ experience in court reporting and advocacy. She began her career in 2000 as a top student and Maryann T. Roselli Award recipient, freelanced for eight years before becoming an official in New York, and in 2017 she became a Senior Court Reporter for New York State.
Darlene serves on NYSCRA’s Board of Directors, is active with NCRA committees, and is Vice President of CSEA Region 1 Judiciary Local 330. She is also a delegate for AFSCME and the LI Fed, NY AFL-CIO. For her advocacy and recruitment efforts, she was honored in 2024 with CSEA’s State Leadership Award.
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