Santosh Nandabalan

Santosh Nandabalan is currently serving as a Senior Climate Campaigner at New York Communities for Change since September 2024 and has held the position of Senior Organizer at Food & Water Watch since October 2017. Prior to these roles, Santosh was an Organizer at SEIU, a Field Manager at Citizens Campaign for the Environment, and has extensive experience in community engagement, fundraising, and environmental advocacy. Notable achievements include raising over $100,000 and increasing donor membership by over 1,000. Santosh has also contributed as a Camp Counselor at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and as a Substitute Teacher in New Haven county. Educationally, Santosh is pursuing a Master of Social Work at the University of Connecticut, having previously earned a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Gettysburg College. This diverse background highlights a strong commitment to social justice, environmental protection, and community service.