About the Conservancy

Palisades Parks Conservancy is a nonprofit supporting the Palisades Interstate Parks, a network of 20 parks and 9 historic sites as diverse as its users. We partner with the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC) to protect the natural and historic resources of the 130,000-acre Palisades Interstate Park system. Created as a “friends” group in 2001, today we are an independent 501(c)(3) that raises funds, undertakes capital projects, develops partnerships and programs to appeal to a wide range of visitors, and advocates to protect the park system. We are committed to preserving and protecting the rich history and biodiversity of America's first bi-state park system by connecting people, parks, and history.

Staff

Remy Schwartz (He/Him)
Executive Director
Remy works closely with the Board, PIPC, and a large network of partners to lead in the Conservancy’s mission to connect people to the Palisades’ parks and history.

Favorite park activities: cycling, running, and jumping in lakes

Em Einhorn (They/She)
Program & Development Manager
Em works across programs, development, and administration to build organizational capacity by managing partnerships, events, and fundraising initiatives.

Favorite park activities: reading by the water, taking photos to paint or pastel, backpacking

Michi Yoshikawa (She/They)
Communications & Outreach Coordinator
Michi supports public outreach, digital communications, donor relations, and general administration at the Conservancy.

Favorite park activities: squirrel watching and guide running