On October 15 the HarborLAB Board voted to add three new members. We are honored and grateful to include these outstanding people in our community!

Jamie Ong
Environmental Protection Project Manager,
NYC Department of Parks & Recreation.

Prior to joining the board, Jamie Ong worked with HarborLAB volunteers for the benefit of the habitat of South Brother Island, a Harbor Heron Preserve.

Ingrid Veras, PhD
Assistant Professor of Biology,
CUNY LaGuardia Community College.

Prior to joining the board, Dr. Veras came out with HarborLAB on Newtown Creek, a waterway she’s monitored for years alongside her colleagues and students.

Ebony Young
Nonprofit leader, CSR executive. Update: Appointed Deputy Borough President of Queens.

Prior to joining the board, Ebony Young partnered with HarborLAB for Instruction for Inclusion winter pool sessions at the LIC YMCA and supported our work as a corporate executive.