Emily Vail
Executive Director
emily@hudsonwatershed.org
Emily Vail has been the executive director of the Hudson River Watershed Alliance since 2019. She previously served for eight years as the Watershed Outreach Specialist for the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Program, in collaboration with the NYS Water Resources Institute at Cornell University. Her work has supported community-based watershed groups, municipalities, and other partners throughout the region to improve water quality in the Hudson Valley. Her research has focused on green infrastructure, urban streams, and intersections of art and community engagement. She holds a BA in Environmental Studies from Vassar College and an MS in Natural Resources from Cornell University.
Jennifer Cohen
Operations Manager
jennifer@hudsonwatershed.org
With over 15 years of expertise in business management within the arts and nonprofit sectors, Jennifer brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for environmental causes and sustainability. Originally from France, she holds a BA in Business Management from Sorbonne then moved to New York to pursue her Master’s degree in Arts Administration at New York University. She relocated to the Hudson Valley in 2024 to join the Hudson River Watershed Alliance as Operations Manager. Her commitment to preserving natural resources and fostering community engagement underscores her ongoing dedication to making a significant impact both locally and globally.