Esther Rosario

Esther Rosario is the Executive Director of Climate Jobs New York, where she leads a coalition of labor unions working at the intersection of climate action, workers’ rights, and economic justice. In this role, she drives efforts to ensure New York’s clean energy future is built by union labor and delivers high-quality jobs for working families. Prior to joining CJNY, Esther served as Chief of Staff to the New York State Senate Labor Chair, where she helped lead successful campaigns to raise the minimum wage, expand access to child care, strengthen prevailing wage standards in renewable energy, and advance critical worker protections statewide. Her earlier roles include Press Secretary for the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and Policy Analyst in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services. Esther also served in the Peace Corps in Colombia, where she collaborated with local leaders, youth, and international partners to develop sustainable community programs.