Councilwoman Mary Kate Mullen grew up in Huntington, New York and graduated from St. Anthony’s High School in South Huntington. After high school, Councilwoman Mullen attended Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, on an academic scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English. In 1995 Councilwoman Mullen obtained a Juris Doctorate degree from St. John’s University School of Law and is admitted to practice in both New York and Federal Courts.