BROOKLYN, March 16, 2026 – Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy (“Conservancy”) announced the election of Chris Coffey and Larkyn Sinclair as Co-Chairs. The approval took place at the Conservancy’s recent Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, March 11.
Chris Coffey has served on the Conservancy’s Board since 2014, and led as the Chair since April 2019. Larkyn Sinclair has served on the Conservancy’s Board since 2019 and works at Goldman Sachs, as Head of Investment Banking Marketing.
“I warmly welcome Larkyn as my Co-Chair,” Coffey said. “It’s an exciting time of change for the Conservancy, following our formal unification and consolidation with Brooklyn Bridge Park last summer. It’s letting us plan and dream towards even bigger future goals, including the planning of a new Education Center. We’re able to provide programming, education, waterfront access, and greenspace for all of Brooklyn and NYC to enjoy.”
The Conservancy acts as an independent nonprofit, with its updated mission to fundraise park improvement projects for Brooklyn Bridge Park.
“I’m honored to Co-Chair with Chris,” shared Sinclair. “I’ve worked alongside him on the Conservancy’s board for seven years, and eager to step further into a leadership role as we work towards new opportunities to continue to support and help Brooklyn Bridge Park be one of the best parks in NYC, making it world-class destination with locals and visitors.”
“We’re grateful for the continued leadership and expertise of Chris and Larkyn as Co-Chairs of the Conservancy,” shared Eric Landau, President of Brooklyn Bridge Park. “The Park is in an incredibly exciting chapter—welcoming over 5 million visitors each year and continually elevating the visitor experience. As we look ahead, we’re focused on enhancing the Park’s spaces, programs, and accessibility to continue to welcome and inspire even more people. The Conservancy’s ongoing work helps make this possible.”
ABOUT CHRIS COFFEY
Chris is the CEO and a partner at public affairs firm Tusk Strategies where he has been since 2012. He has led some of the City’s biggest regulatory campaigns for business non-profits and individuals. He has been recognized by Crain’s and others as one of the best political consultants in NYC. Previously, he worked for Mayor Michael R Bloomberg for 11 years at City Hall, on his campaigns and for his company. Chris is also the chair of the board of Women in Need, the largest provider of family shelter and supportive housing in New York. Chris was born and raised in New York and lives in Brooklyn with his husband and 2 children.
ABOUT LARKYN SINCLAIR
Larkyn is global head of marketing for Investment Banking, leading client engagement, brand, and content strategy. She joined Goldman Sachs in 2009 as a campus recruiter within Human Capital Management and moved to Investment Banking in 2019. Larkyn was named managing director in 2025.
Prior to joining the firm, Larkyn worked on the editorial staff at American Express Publishing. Larkyn is vice chairman of the Board of Directors of the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy. Larkyn earned a BSc in English and Managerial Studies from Vanderbilt University.
ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK CONSERVANCY
Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy is the dedicated fundraising partner of Brooklyn Bridge Park, working to secure philanthropic support that enhances this iconic waterfront destination. Through partnerships with individuals, foundations, and corporations, the Conservancy helps the Park remain a vibrant, inclusive, and accessible public space—one that brings nature, culture, and recreation to the heart of Brooklyn for all to enjoy.
ABOUT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK
Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of the most transformative public projects in New York City in a generation, has revitalized a formerly industrial waterfront into a dynamic 85-acre civic space. Created to be environmentally and financially sustainable, Brooklyn Bridge Park is a model for resilient urban design that reconnects New Yorkers and visitors to the waterfront. Brooklyn Bridge Park (BBP) operates as a non-profit public benefit corporation of the City of New York and is responsible for the stewardship of the park—maintaining its landscapes, maritime infrastructure, and public amenities. BBP develops and delivers dynamic public programming that weaves together arts and culture, recreation, and environmental education to engage, inspire, and serve a diverse community.