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Marcia Aronoff

Senior Vice President for Programs

Work

Marcia Aronoff directs and coordinates Environmental Defense Fund's overall program work with a focus on developing and implementing legislative, educational, and political strategies to achieve the organization's environmental protection goals.

Background

Marcia holds a B.A. from Oberlin College. Her professional experience includes:

  • Chief of staff, U.S. Senator Bill Bradley (1978-1991)
  • Special counselor to New York State Assembly Majority Leaders Stanley Fink (1977-1978) and Albert Blumenthal (1969-1977)
  • Assistant to Director of Public Information, New York City Department of Rent and Housing Maintenance (1967-1969)
  • Staff, New York Civil Liberties Union (1966-1967)
  • Assistant to the Director of Community Relations, New York Chapter, American Jewish Committee (1965-1966)

Updates on Marcia's Work

Contact

New York City office

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Media Contact

Jennifer Witherspoon
(415) 293-6067 (office)
(415) 378-1985 (cell)
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