Amy will be the first woman and first out LGBTQ+ person to serve as Northampton County Executive!
Biography
A proud lifelong resident of the Lehigh Valley, Amy Cozze has dedicated her professional career to public service, community advocacy, and leadership. With more than 20 years of management expertise, including more than 10 years as a successful small business owner in Northampton County, Amy understands the problems facing families and businesses. Her background as a Northampton County employee in administration, court services, and as Chief Registrar of Elections provided her with firsthand experience with the complexities of county government, where she helped provide residents with efficient and responsive services.
Amy was a member of senior staff to Senator Bob Casey. As Director of State Outreach, Amy collaborated with county governments across Pennsylvania to solve real-world issues and advance policies that gave power to local communities. Appointed to Pennsylvania’s bipartisan Election Law Advisory Board, Amy worked with leaders statewide to advance secure and smooth elections. Amy’s oversight of four flawless elections in 2020 and 2021 is a testament to her unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity in the public sector.
Extremely involved in her community, Amy served on the Nazareth Business Council, where she represented the small businesses of Main Street, and the Public Policy Committee, where she was a voice for bipartisan bills backing the Lehigh Valley’s burgeoning economy. Amy’s studies—a bachelor’s degree in psychology and business administration at the University of Pittsburgh, and an associate degree in human resources management—equipped her to be an effective leader and motivate others.
Her love for Northampton County is personal. Having lived in Easton, Wind Gap, Moore Township, Nazareth, Bethlehem, and elsewhere, she’s familiar with the unique character of the region, from the Slate Belt to downtown Bethlehem. As a mother of two wonderful boys, Amy uses the same firm and fair leadership at home as in her work.
Amy’s leadership philosophy is built on service, accountability, and teamwork. After an early statehouse bid in 2018, she has spent seven years growing as a leader, learning best practices in county government, and building relationships that deliver results. She subscribes to leading from the front, setting a good example, and working tirelessly to ensure Northampton County thrives for future generations.