Trust for Governors Island
Clare Newman has a diverse work experience. Clare currently holds the position of President & CEO at Trust for Governors Island since July 2019. Prior to this role, they were the Chief of Staff and EVP at Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation from August 2014 to June 2019. Clare also has experience working as a Manager at Bennett Midland from May 2012 to June 2014. Additionally, they have worked in the area of government innovation at Bloomberg Philanthropies from May 2012 to June 2014. Clare Newman has also held the position of Vice President at the New York City Economic Development Corporation from June 2007 to May 2012. Prior to that, they worked as a Project Manager at James Wagman, Architects from September 2004 to August 2005. Their earliest work experience includes being a Teacher at Teach for America from July 2002 to August 2004.
Clare Newman pursued their Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Economy from Williams College, where they studied from 1998 to 2002. Subsequently, they attended Columbia University from 2005 to 2007, earning a Master's degree in Urban Planning.
Trust for Governors Island
The Trust for Governors Island is a nonprofit corporation created by The City of New York that is responsible for the redevelopment and operation of 150 acres of Governors Island. The Trust’s mission is to transform Governors Island into a vibrant resource for New York City, making this island at the center of New York Harbor a destination with extraordinary public open space, as well as educational, not-for-profit and commercial facilities.