As Deputy Director, he works closely with all NYLCVEF's department heads, providing guidance and assistance in the planning, implementation and analysis of discrete projects. Over the years, he has played a key role in many successful non-partisan voter engagement campaigns, ballot initiatives, issue campaigns, and lobbying efforts on the statewide and local levels.

Joshua has a strong passion for service-learning which was inculcated in him during stints in the American Legion's Boys' State program as well as the inaugural class of President Clinton's AmeriCorps*NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps). He his still involved in service to his community as:

• Former Career Guide for "Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Public Service," a program created by New York University's Wagner School for Public Service, that inspires, engages and connects emerging public service leaders with a unique career planning and professional development opportunity.
  
  
• Treasurer to the Silver M Society, an organization established over 70 years ago to honor both students and teachers for their years of dedication to Manhasset Public Schools.

• President of his Co-op Board in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Joshua Klainberg is a graduate of the Manhasset Public Schools. He earned a BA in Urban Environmental Studies from Brandeis University and a Masters in Urban Planning from the Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service at New York University. He is married to Shelly Klainberg, Interim Acting Principal at P226M, and is the father of twin daughters, Shayna and Sari.