The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) Board of Directors has named the nonpofit’s next executive director.
Emily Nobel Maxwell of Jay will begin on Thursday, Oct. 15. She succeeds Elizabeth Cooper, who led ANCA for five years and left the organization in July to serve as executive director of Feeding New York State.
According to a press release, Nobel Maxwell currently leads Nobel Cause Consulting, which helps organizations and leaders advance social and environmental justice. She also recently served as senior advisor at City Parks Foundation, where she raised funds and provided expertise to advance New York City’s first citywide Urban Forest Plan. Prior to that, she led The Nature Conservancy’s inaugural New York Cities program for more than a decade.
Nobel Maxwell earned a bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies from The New School and a master’s degree in Natural Resource Policy and Behavior with a specialization in Environmental Justice from the University of Michigan.
Nobel Maxwell will lead implementation of ANCA’s 2026-2028 strategic plan, “Building Shared Prosperity,” and will focus on strengthening the organization, expanding investment in communities, and building philanthropic and public support.
“I am drawn to ANCA by the brilliance and passion of ANCA’s staff, partners and the people who call the North Country home, and the incredible opportunity to bolster the region in the face of an ever-evolving landscape,” Nobel Maxwell said in a statement. “ANCA connects the strength of our communities with practical opportunities for businesses and residents. I look forward to learning from ANCA’s team and partners, while bringing my experience in building cross-sector partnerships and leading community-centered initiatives to this work, and to helping grow the resources that make it possible.”
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