Leysha Caraballo (she/her)

Leysha Caraballo primarily focuses on ocean protection advocacy. Prior to joining NRDC, Caraballo worked in public affairs to prevent new offshore drilling, reform oil and gas leasing on public lands, and help the transition to clean energy. She is currently a NextGen Advisory Council member for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and part of the Washington, D.C., Soultrak Environmental Leadership Cohort, both aiming to bridge gaps for underrepresented groups in outdoor spaces. Caraballo holds bachelor’s degrees in environmental studies, communication studies with a concentration in international public relations, and Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is based in NRDC's Washington, D.C., office.