Conor joined Environmental Advocates of New York in 2013. As our Director of Climate Policy, he oversees policy development and advocacy efforts on issues related to climate change, air quality and energy policy.

Prior to joining Environmental Advocates, Conor served as Legislative Director for New York State Assemblymember Kevin Cahill for several years.  In that position, he was responsible for managing a legislative portfolio and budget priorities on behalf of Mr. Cahill, who was chair of the Energy Committee during that time. Conor was involved in the renewal of the power plant siting and state energy planning statutes; authorization of on-bill energy efficiency financing; expansion of net metering; and the enactment of the Green Jobs Green New York Program.

Conor has also worked for the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) covering a wide range of issues including government transparency, higher education, consumer protection and energy and the environment. He is a graduate of the University at Albany, with a degree in political science.

Robert joined Environmental Advocates of New York in May of 2018. As our Clean Water Associate, he lobbies for strong legislation addressing water pollution, fracking waste, and hazardous chemicals, and works closely with our Water and Natural Resources Director to build coalitions and organize communities around the clean water protections New Yorkers deserve. Before joining Environmental Advocates, Robert interned with the Environmental Protection Agency and the Sierra Club in Washington D.C. and graduated from the University of Chicago, where he studied political science and engaged in campus and community organizing to protect affordable housing.

Rachel joined Environmental Advocates of New York in 2020 as our Legislative & Climate Associate where she manages the legislative tracking and memorandum preparations and distribution.

Prior to joining Environmental Advocates of NY, Rachel served as an Excelsior Fellow for New York State, working for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and briefly for the Office of Governor Andrew Cuomo. At NYSERDA, Rachel assisted in the implementation of Executive Order 166, as well as supported NYSERDA’s energy efficiency and Low and Moderate Income programs.  Before  her fellowship, Rachel worked as a paralegal and government benefits coordinator at Manhattan Legal Services. Rachel holds an MPA from Columbia University, and B.A.s in both Public Policy and Environmental Science from Mills College.

A native New Yorker, Cox spent over a decade in London working in the private sector, first as Director of Marketing for British Elle then for Turner Broadcasting as Marketing Director of the Cartoon Network. Her career has included roles with the BBC, launching BBC Horizon (now BBC Earth), and Universal Studios Networks as Project Director and Vice President of Brand Development.

Jessica joins Environmental Advocates after a 15-year career in non-profit fundraising, most recently as a director at ClientEarth, where she oversaw the US launch of their independent 501C3 and major gifts program. Jessica specializes in resource development, with an expertise in major gifts having helped many organizations including Environmental Defense Fund, ACLU, Riverkeeper, and God’s Love We Deliver.

Sarah Young joined Environmental Advocates of New York as the organization's Director of Individual Giving in May 2011.

Sarah's role at Environmental Advocates includes working with the Board of Trustees, major donors to the organization, and potential donors across the state of New York to encourage continued and increased financial support of our mission. Sarah works closely with our Director of Campaigns, and with our Advocate Award event committee to grow membership and event support.

Sarah is the sole Environmental Advocates employee based in New York City.

Prior to joining Environmental Advocates, Sarah was the director of gift and estate planning at Brooklyn Botanic Garden and, previous to that, she was at the American Museum of Natural History, also working in the area of individual giving.

Sarah has a B.A. in history from Northwestern University. In her free time, Sarah likes to hike, ski and chase her kids.

Joshua Cohen joined Environmental Advocates in 2018 as Director of Campaigns. He oversees the organization’s community outreach and citizen engagement efforts.

Prior to joining Environmental Advocates, Joshua served as Director of Member Services with the Environmental Grantmakers Association where he helped build and support a national network of environmental funders and managed institutional diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Before that, he coordinated energy, waste and water initiatives for The New School’s Office of Sustainability, Facilities Management, where he helped draft the university’s first Climate Action Plan and managed an entrepreneurial green grants program. He has also conducted public health and air quality research for the New York City Mayor’s Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability, Columbia University, the Center for the Biology of Natural Systems, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and managed the Brooklyn Compost Project, an outreach and education program at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Joshua received his Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University’s School for International and Public Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Visual Arts from Hampshire College. He lives in Germantown with his family.

Nicholas Moore joined Environmental Advocates of New York in June 2011. He provides support to the Director of Campaigns and Director of Individual Giving for various development and fundraising activities and participates in outreach events.

Prior to joining Environmental Advocates, Nicholas worked for the New York State Department of Health, where he supported data entry, mail, reception, and digital data management efforts. Prior to that, he was a Financial Transaction Specialist at Cornell University, where he processed university payments to vendors and clients and assisted with special projects.

Nicholas has a B.A. in Politics from Ithaca College.

Amanda joined Environmental Advocates of New York in 2020 as our Campaigns Associate where she engages community groups and individuals in the organization’s policy advocacy and helps to build a broader base of support for environmental policies.  

Prior to joining Environmental Advocates of New York, Amanda worked with Empire Clean Cities as the Outreach and Program Assistant. At Empire Clean Cities, Amanda worked on outreach to fleet managers, activists, and politicians for electric vehicle policy expansion in New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley. Amanda worked as a Research Assistant at The Tishman Environment and Design Center where she contributed to research and writing for reports on environmental justice issues including local land use policies for environmental justice, the adverse impacts of the incinerator industry, and national energy efficiency policies.

Amanda holds a MS in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management from The New School and a BS in Political Science from Purchase College.