Rob Hayes is the director of clean water at Environmental Advocates NY. He joined the organization in May 2018 after graduating from the University of Chicago. Based in Albany, New York, Hayes lobbies for strong state-level legislation and regulations to protect clean water from source to tap. He leads numerous statewide advocacy coalitions and supports residents in communities directly impacted by water pollution, including Hoosick Falls and Newburgh, New York. Recent coalition victories have included the enactment of the Lead Pipe Right to Know Act and a landmark commitment by the city of Troy, New York, to replace 100 percent of their lead pipes at no direct cost to customers.