Sustainable Long Island has appointed of Amy Engel as its new executive director after a six month search.

“Amy has the combination of skills, experience, and dedication to lead Sustainable Long Island in advancing economic development, environmental health, and social equity across the region” said Ruth Negron-Gaines, Sustainable Long Island board president. 

Engel, a Sachem alum, most recently worked at the Suffolk County Executive Office as a senior management analyst for the Executive Budget Office and as the county executive assistant to the chief deputy county executive.

She is now responsible for managing Sustainable Long Island’s staff and day-to-day operations, including programs, finance, public relations and fundraising.

“I’m excited and eager to begin what I believe will be a long and fulfilling journey advancing sustainable development across Long Island," Engel said.

Sustainable Long Island facilitates downtown revitalization efforts in local communities, advises elected officials, links funding to communities in need, and advises on brownfield redevelopmentand food access projects.

Check Sachem Patch in December for a full profile on Ms. Engel.