Our staff is made up of individuals dedicated to moving Virginia towards a clean and just future through supporting communities, working with partners, and lifting up the voices of activists from all over the commonwealth.
Connor Kish (he/him), Director
Connor.kish@sierraclub.org
Connor Kish serves as the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter's Director. A veteran of many successful political campaigns and policy initiatives in Virginia, Connor served Delegate Betsy Carr as her legislative aide in the House of Delegates for three years and later assisted House Majority Co-Whip Delegate Mike Mullin. In 2018, he was campaign manager for the Late Congressman Donald McEachin's successful bid for a second term in Congress. Connor graduated from Randolph-Macon College with a B.A. in Political Science and Communications Studies and currently resides in Richmond.
Corrina Beall, Legislative and Political Director
Tim Cywinski, Communications Director
tim.cywinski@sierraclub.org
Tim Cywinski is a political communications specialist dedicated to building a livable, fair future for every community. For more than 14 years, he has advanced policies on poverty, student rights, education, economic security, sustainability, and environmental justice.
He currently leads communications for the Sierra Club Virginia Chapter, where he promotes environmental justice at the local, state, and federal levels while helping communities stand up to Big Industry and Big Tech polluting projects. Previously, Tim worked on electoral campaigns, community organizing, and lobbying at both the state and federal levels. He also offers free trainings to civic and community groups on strategic communications, grassroots organizing, and legislative advocacy.
Tim holds a B.A. in Political Science from Roanoke College and an M.A. in Political Communications, Public Relations, and Media from Johns Hopkins University. He has called central Virginia home since 2015.
Outside of work, Tim enjoys kickball, karaoke, movies, and long walks with his sweet but stubborn hound, Lady Bones.
Paige Wesselink (she/her), Digital Strategy Manager
paige.wesselink@sierraclub.org
Paige serves on the Virginia Chapter staff as the Manager of our Digital Strategy and the Data Center staff point person. She previously worked with our team as the Communications and Community Outreach intern, helping out on various projects, including advocating for the Virginia Clean Economy Act, the most significant climate legislation passed in the Commonwealth. Paige has dedicated her career to crafting digital communications practices that reach audiences beyond the environmental circle. She is a professional in her field, with a track record of leading successful campaigns against pollution and designing online strategies that have played pivotal roles in securing a cleaner, safer Virginia for all people.
Outside of the Sierra Club, Paige enjoys camping, tennis, and exploring local watering holes in her city of residence, Richmond. The key to her heart is giving her the intel on a great local restaurant.
