Nellie A.V. Chaban, managing director, believes in the revolutionary power of storytelling, art-making, and place-based community engagement to create real, positive change in the climate movement. With DearTomorrow, Nellie applies 15 years of leadership in the cultural sector as a program director, fundraiser, educator, and partnership builder to expand our transformative impact and global reach.

Nellie is a passionate advocate for a livable climate and is thrilled to collaborate with the DearTomorrow team to empower communities around the world to respond to the climate crisis. Nellie holds a certification in Civic Ecology from Cornell University, and an  MS.Ed. in General & Special Education from Brooklyn College.