About Us

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NYLCV is the only statewide environmental organization in New York that fights for clean water, clean air, renewable energy and open space through political action. We’re non-partisan, pragmatic and effective.

WHAT WE DO

EVALUATE

We evaluate the performance of elected officials

ENDORSE

We endorse candidates who care about the environment

ELECT

We campaign for the passage of laws and candidates

Learn more about NYLCV

Meet our STATE BOARD MEMBERS

Steven C. Russo

Steven C.
Russo

Chairman of the Board

Jon Robert Del Giorno

Jon Robert
Del Giorno

Lisa Linden

Gail S. Port

Jonathan Drescher

Jonathan
Drescher

Evan Mason, MA

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Meet the NYLCV STAFF

Julie Tighe

Joshua Klainberg

Joshua
Klainberg

Senior Vice President

Marla Klinger

Patrick McClellan

Patrick
McClellan

Policy Director

Angela Swatek

Senior Director of Development

Lea Giddins

Director of Community & Civic Engagement

Devin Callahan

Communications Director

Andrew Williams

Andrew
Williams

Deputy State Policy Director

Jon Furlong

Clean Buildings Campaign Manager

Emily Poole

Development Manager

Casey Petrashek

Casey
Petrashek

Deputy Director of Politics

Alia Soomro

Deputy Director for New York City Policy

Michelle Loree

Digital Organizer

Juan Torres

Community Organizer

Matthew Salton

Federal Campaigns Manager

Alexis Hidalgo

Programs Associate

Jacob Patel

Special Assistant

Gabby Meerwarth

Gabby
Meerwarth

Development Assistant

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