Open Space Institute
Erik Kulleseid is currently serving as the President & CEO of Open Space Institute. Prior to this role, Erik held positions including Commissioner at NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Senior Vice President at Open Space Institute, Deputy Commissioner for Open Space Protection at NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and New York State Program Director at The Trust for Public Land. Erik also has a background in law and environmental studies, having obtained a JD from Stanford Law School and an MF in Forestry from Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.