Sustainable Westchester is pleased to announce the appointment of Nina Orville as the organization’s new Executive Director effective February 25, 2021. Nina Orville brings decades of experience in sustainable solutions and policy. Her fiscal and management experience makes her uniquely qualified to lead the organization.
“We are thrilled to have her on board,” said Nancy Seligson, Sustainable Westchester Board Co-chair. “Nina’s knowledge and leadership and her well-deserved reputation earned her the appointment among a nationwide search,” noted Sustainable Westchester Board Co-chair Laura Rossi.
Nina Orville said, “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Sustainable Westchester. It has a bold vision of clean energy and sustainability to continue to serve as a model in New York State, and beyond. The partnership with local governments delivers clear results to Westchester residents at scale. I am particularly motivated to ensure that the organization has a sharp focus readdressing environmental inequities across our diverse county.”
As a member of the Sustainable Westchester team, for the last several years, Nina has successfully led the organization’s solar programs. She previously directed the celebrated Solarize Westchester program with rooftop solar campaigns in partnership with 22 municipalities. Nina was also instrumental in the launch of the HeatSmart Westchester program, which brings clean heating solutions to Westchester communities.
As founding Executive Director of the Southern Westchester Energy Action Consortium, Nina contributed to the formation of Sustainable Westchester. Earlier in her career, she worked in the venture capital arena as part of a management team.
Nina’s commitment to sustainability and environmental issues is evident across the County. She is a 17-year resident of Westchester and a member of the Dobbs Ferry Sustainability Task Force, where she served as chair for 10 years. She is on the Board of the Westchester Chapter of the New York League of Conservation Voters and is a member of the Advisory Board of Groundwork Hudson Valley.
Nina has also served as a Co-Chair of the Energy Committee of the Mid-Hudson Regional Sustainability Coalition and has been a key partner in successful clean energy initiatives throughout the region.
