Guiding the Future of Parks and Trails

Parks & Trails New York is proud to be guided by a committed Board of Directors and supported by an experienced Advisory Council. These leaders bring diverse expertise and a shared passion for protecting and enhancing New York’s parks, trails, and public lands. Their strategic vision and stewardship help drive our mission forward and ensure lasting impact across the state.

PTNY Board of directors

  • Nadine Lemmon – Chair
  • Robert Basch – Vice Chair
  • Jeffrey P. Bender – Treasurer
  • JP Laqueur – Secretary
  • Ed Bergstraesser
  • A.D. Bhatia
  • Julie Blackburn
  • David E. Bronston
  • Lynn Cheung
  • Nigel Hall
  • Mark Harbaugh
  • Fred Harris
  • Alpa Inamdar
  • Angela Julien
  • Kevin Marks
  • Juan Martinez
  • Elizabeth Martyn
  • Anjana Poonthota, M.D.
  • Stephen Pagano
  • Michael E. Reed
  • A. Joseph Scott III
  • Susan Stashower
  • Edward Thompson
  • Jody Valdes
  • Noemi Waight
  • Curt Weinstein

PTNY Advisory council

  • Kent L. Barwick
  • Ramón Cruz
  • Frances Gotcsik
  • Mary Beth Kelly
  • Frederick Osborn III
  • Enrique Peñalosa
  • Drew Raines
  • Richard Remmer