Conor joined Environmental Advocates of New York in 2013 as our Air and Energy Program Director where 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 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.

Brian Keegan joined Environmental Advocates as the Director of Communications and Marketing in 2018. A strategic communicator with over fifteen years of experience spanning politics, government, and the think tank world, Brian oversees our communications/outreach efforts to diverse audiences including the media, elected officials, our membership, and the general public. Prior to joining Environmental Advocates, Brian has held a variety of communication positions for the state of New York. He has also served as a communications officer for the Pew Charitable Trusts in Washington DC. Brian received his Bachelor of Arts degree in theology from Villanova University. He lives in Hoosick Falls with his wife and son.

Max joined Environmental Advocates in December 2014, and is committed to helping educate and mobilize New Yorkers about the need for environmental protections. As Media Specialist, he helps to ensure the organization's messaging strategy is successfully executed in statewide media. Max is also responsible for helping to develop and carry out Environmental Advocates' social media and digital advocacy strategy, as well as videography work. Prior to joining Environmental Advocates, Max was a reporter for Columbia-Greene Media, a family-owned newspaper organization covering the Catskills and beyond. Max earned his B.A. in journalism from the University at Albany, where he worked with the Digital Media Division of the Department of Communications and Marketing.

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.