Michael Yerdon

A native of Syracuse, NY, Michael Yerdon has over 15 years of experience in fundraising and partnership development for nonprofit organizations that support and protect at-risk communities.

Before joining Waterkeeper Alliance, Michael was the Senior Director of Development at New York Restoration Project, an environmental justice nonprofit that builds, cares for, and programs parks and gardens in under-resourced areas throughout New York City. He has also worked at several education and community-based organizations in NYC that directly support low-income children and families.

Michael has a BA in Policy Studies and Political Science from Syracuse University and lives in New Jersey with his wife and two children. He is an avid distance runner, die-hard Syracuse sports fan, and hopes to one day become better at gardening.