Rishya Narayanan

Rishya Narayanan, M.S., is a seasoned communications strategist specializing in climate change advocacy, with a current role as Senior Climate Change Communications Strategist at the Conservation Law Foundation since June 2021. Rishya has been instrumental in mobilizing support for climate policies in New England through storytelling and community engagement. As a Founding Board Member of Professionals of Color in the Environment, Rishya promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion within the environmental sector. Previous roles include Climate Change Communications Manager at Mass Audubon, where Rishya advanced climate initiatives, and various positions that involved research, communication, and education in marine science and public policy. Rishya holds a Master of Science degree in Media Advocacy from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Psychology, summa cum laude, from Clark University.