Our Team
policy experts, urbanists, and advocates

United by a shared vision of a more prosperous, equitable, and resilient New Jersey, we strive to create vibrant, sustainable communities for generations to come.

Ron Dukes
Director of Finance and Administration

Alyssa Zabinski-Abrams
Digital Communications and Marketing Manager

Zeke Weston
Policy Coordinator

Jyoti Venketraman
Director of Collaborations and Organizational Equity

Alesha Vega-Levy
Program Coordinator

Chris Sotiro
Policy and Program Coordinator

Heather Sorge
Program and Community Organizing Manager, Lead-Free NJ

Jessika Sherman
Policy and Program Coordinator

Diane Schrauth
Policy Director, Water

Andrea Sapal
Program Manager, Sewage-Free Streets and Rivers

Sabrina Rodriguez-Vicenty
Advocacy and Government Affairs Manager

Molly Riley
Project Manager, Climate Adaptation

Sneha Patel
Communications Coordinator

Susan O’Connor
Director of Development and Outreach

Valerie Merritt
Communications and Press Manager

Lindsey Massih, PP, AICP
Program Manager, Climate Adaptation Policy

Helen Kioukis
Policy Manager, Housing and Land Use

Paula Figueroa-Vega
Director of Jersey Water Works Collaborative and Organizational Development

Tim Evans
Director of Research

Benjamin Dziobe
Community Outreach Specialist

Lee Clark
Program Manager, Funding Navigator

Deandrah Cameron
Policy Manager

Cassie Bolinger
Program and Capacity Building Coordinator, Lead-Free NJ

Sara Barreiros
Development and Administrative Coordinator
