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Environmental Advocates NY hires new executive director

 Vanessa Fajans Turner
Gerri Hernandez Photographer
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Environmental Advocates NY
Vanessa Fajans Turner

Albany-based environmental watchdog EANY recently hired a new executive director.

Vanessa Fajans Turner was hired after a national search. She succeeds Peter Iwanowicz, who left in December.

WAMC's Lucas Willard spoke with Turner during the first week in her new role.

Lucas Willard is the Executive Producer of WAMC's Northeast Notebook. After joining the station in 2011, Lucas has held several titles at WAMC, including Berkshire Bureau Chief, Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief, and Assistant News Director.
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