Richard Schrader

Richard Schrader's work experience starts in 1983 as the Director of Public Affairs at the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, where they led campaigns to raise workers compensation rates, expand OSHA protections, protect the right to jury trials, and oppose a cap on pain and suffering awards. Richard also led a campaign against the death penalty.

In 1990, Schrader became the Deputy Commissioner at the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs until 1993, when they were promoted to Commissioner. In this role, they regulated consumer and business law, led enforcement actions, and worked to pass laws to strengthen consumer protections. Richard led successful enforcement efforts against businesses selling tobacco products to underage kids and dismantled a criminal gas station ring involved in a multi-million dollar price gouging scheme.

From 1994 to 1997, Schrader served as the Senior Vice President at Malkin & Ross. Then, from 1997 to 1999, they worked as the Legislative Director at Clean Money Clean Elections.

In 2001, Schrader joined the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 32BJ as a Policy Consultant until 2003.

Since 2003, Schrader has been the Northeast Director of Policy at the Natural Resources Defense Council. In this role, they have led regulatory and legislative campaigns related to environmental advocacy. Their accomplishments include strengthening ocean conservation laws, leading a successful ban on fracking in New York State, banning PFAS in food containers and firefighting foam, and helping to pass the landmark Climate Act. Richard has also worked on campaigns related to solar investment, energy efficiency, offshore wind siting projects, and clean water infrastructure. In addition, they have been involved in successful efforts to divest oil and gas assets from the NYS Common Retirement Fund.

Richard Schrader attended Boston University, but no specific information regarding the start or end year, degree name, or field of study is available.