A native Long Islander, Joshua joined NYLCV as a volunteer in the fall of 1995 and was hired as Political Director in January 1996. In 2005, he was promoted as the organization's first-ever Deputy Director and in December 2012, he was elevated to Senior Vice President.

Joshua works closely with all NYLCV department heads, providing guidance and assistance in the planning, implementation and analysis of discrete projects. He also oversees all aspects of NYLCV's political program including candidate evaluation, endorsement and electoral activities. Over the years, he has played a key role in many successful elections, ballot initiatives, issue campaigns, and lobbying efforts on the statewide and local levels.

Prior to joining NYLCV, Joshua worked on several local, state and federal campaigns in Nassau County,  including Thomas DiNapoli for Assembly, Jon Kaiman for County Legislator, and May Newburger for Town Supervisor.

Joshua has a strong passion for service-learning which was inculcated in him during stints in the American Legion's Boys' State program as well as the inaugural class of President Clinton's AmeriCorps*NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps). He has remained involved in service to his community as:

• Former Career Guide for "Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Service," a program created by New York University's Wagner School for Public Service, that inspires, engages and connects emerging public service leaders with a unique career planning and professional development opportunity.
  
  
• Treasurer to the Silver M Society, an organization established over 70 years ago to honor both students and teachers for their years of dedication to Manhasset Public Schools.

• President of his Co-op Board in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Joshua Klainberg is a graduate of the Manhasset Public Schools. He earned a BA in Urban Environmental Studies from Brandeis University and a Masters in Urban Planning from the Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service at New York University. He is married to Shelly Klainberg, Principal of P226M (District 75), and is the father of twin daughters. -->