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Biography

Vanessa Fajans-Turner is a passionate environmentalist with a demonstrated history of working toward sustainable, systemic change. Since 2023, she has led the team at EANY. Previously, as Executive Director of BankFWD, she successfully put climate change at the top of the banking sector’s agenda, mobilizing billions of client dollars to leverage unprecedented climate commitments from Wall Street. Her drive to create a lasting positive impact on the environment and future generations aligns seamlessly with the mission of EANY. Vanessa grew up in Central New York and has lived in the State for most of her life.

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