John is Executive Director of Earth Day Initiative, a 30-year-old environmental organization that puts together the most high-traffic Earth Day events in the country every spring and which operates year-round environmental awareness programs, including a sustainable food toolkit and a green building publication. The organization’s mission is to carry the enthusiasm and spirit of Earth Day into the 21st Century to meet today's environmental challenges. John serves as the leader and spokesperson for the highly visible and public Earth Day events, which include partnerships with dozens of media outlets, non-profit organizations, government agencies, multinational companies, and educational institutions. John is also an Associate Broker with Compass. He brings his passion for wellness and expertise in sustainability to his real estate practice as he aims to connect people to the green residential real estate that exists in New York City. So many green properties go unnoticed despite the real benefits they provide to residents. Aside from the environmental benefits, owners and renters of green homes can benefit from factors like better air quality, better light quality, increased energy efficiency, and natural and non-toxic floors, furnishings, paints, and finishes. By bringing attention to these characteristics, we can generate additional interest in and demand for green homes. Whether you're selling a green home or seeking out a healthy space for your family, John can connect you with the amazing green resources in New York City and beyond.John has been featured and quoted on a range of sustainability topics by CNN, the New York Times, the Guardian, MSNBC, the Washington Post, USA Today, the Weather Channel, NowThis, Real Simple, and Edible Magazine. He graduated with a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 2010 and a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University in 2005.