Adam Ganser - Executive Director

Adam Ganser has spent his career as a leader advocating for, designing, and developing creative urban scale public realm ideas that emphasize economic, environmental, and social impacts.

Prior to taking the helm at New Yorkers for Parks, Adam was vice president of planning and design for the High Line. During Ganser’s 10-year tenure, the High Line became one of the world’s most visited and celebrated public parks. Adam oversaw the preservation, design, and development of the third section of the High Line at Hudson Yards and led the High Line’s partnership with two mayoral administrations, city agencies, and elected officials. Adam was also instrumental in creating and developing the High Line Network, a consortium of infrastructure reuse public space projects across the nation.

Prior to the High Line, Adam worked for Enrique Norton at TEN Arquitectos in New York City focusing on urban scale projects including Orange County Great Park, a 1,400 acre reuse project for the former El Toro Marine Air Base in southern California.

Adam received a Master of Science in Real Estate Development from Columbia University, a Master of Architecture from Yale University, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, his hometown. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters.

Kathy Park Price - Director of Advocacy and Policy

Kathy Park Price leads NY4P’s advocacy and policy work to protect and expand New York City’s essential open spaces—from neighborhood parks and playgrounds to greenways and Open Streets. A seasoned advocate for livable, sustainable cities, she has deep experience in grassroots organizing, coalition-building, and policy strategy. Kathy is committed to a vision of public space that supports climate resilience, equity, community connection, and joy. Prior to joining NY4P, she served as the Brooklyn Organizer at Transportation Alternatives, where she led local efforts to reclaim streets for people and supported citywide campaigns advancing safer, more accessible, and people-centered public spaces.

Kathy holds an M.B.A. in Marketing from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business and a B.A. in Political Science from Emory University. She lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn, with her husband and two children.

Sarah Landreth - Director of Development

As Director of Development, Sarah is responsible for securing the funding that makes NY4P’s work possible. After beginning her career at MoMA, she spent five years at the Parks Department and then led development efforts at the Museum of the City of New York, the South Street Seaport Museum, and the New York Transit Museum. A New York City native, Sarah holds an AB in history and literature from Harvard and lives in Park Slope with her husband and twin daughters.

Carl Nelson - Communications and Programs Manager

Carl is the Communications and Programs Manager, responsible for the development and execution of communications and fundraising strategy. Prior to joining NY4P, he worked for the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities Network (EPIC-N), where he documented participatory urban planning and sustainability initiatives at universities nationwide. Carl holds a B.A. in American Studies from Bard College with a sociology concentration. In his spare time, he writes music, reads, and rides his bike.

Jordana Townsend - Development and Administrative Associate

Jordana is the Development and Administrative Associate, responsible for the execution of the organization's development and fundraising strategy. Prior to joining NY4P, she worked as a Development Assistant at the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), where she supported fundraising efforts and acted as the team's graphic designer. Jordana holds a B.A in Studio Arts with minors in Asian & Asian American Studies and art history. In her spare time, she enjoys illustrating, café hopping and doing nails.