15. Resi Cooper
2012 Power List
For years Resi Cooper was known as Hillary Clinton’s go-to person on Long Island. Now she’s the go-to person for anyone lucky enough to get her. No longer standing in the shadow of her former powerhouse boss this aide-turned-consultant is one of the most sought-after influencers in the region. Cooper’s client list ranges from developers to energy companies and she was most recently appointed as a consultant to the Accelerate Long Island group spearheaded by the LIA. Yet despite her success, Cooper typically plays it cool and eschews the limelight, preferring to move the Island’s chess pieces quietly behind the scenes. Pretty cool indeed considering she has the Secretary of State on speed dial.