A first-generation American, Martin has held influential roles in many sectors of the wine industry since 2002: wine director, importer, educator, international judge, award-winning winemaker, resilience activist, and writer. His wine story began with an over-indulgent Parisian dinner as a Stanford undergrad; soon after he was stocking shelves at K&L. In 2011, Martin became the principal buyer for national … Read more
Jarrod Otta has worked in the Food Manufacturing Industry for the past 35 years in different Dairy Processing and Plant Nutrition Facilities in multiple states. He has a Dairy Manufacturing Degree from South Dakota State University and is a Certified TRUE Advisor leading 16 plants to TRUE Certification by the end of 2025. Jarrod was … Read more
I am an enthusiastic and energic person, who is always looking for new challenges and growth opportunities both personally and professionally. Creativity and imagination are my guidelines and I love to be free to experience at firsthand, learning from each error. Currently I’m running my own startup, Re Learn. We are facing the waste-management problem … Read more
Jonathan Levy is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Zero Waste Pro, an environmental consultant company helping municipalities, waste haulers, and corporations implement waste reduction strategies to comply with California’s complex regulatory climate. As an independent consulting firm, Zero Waste Pro provides customer-tailored solutions that are best for its clients. Organization:Zero Waste ProTitle:Founder and Principal … Read more
Annette Poliwka has championed environmental sustainability for over twenty years. Currently a Zero Waste Consultant, her career highlights include being appointed to the Berkeley Zero Waste Commission, policy and program work for the US Environmental Protection Agency in New York and Washington DC, and legislation research and implementation for the City of San Francisco Department … Read more
Grant Jampolsky founded BioCoTech Americas, an aerobic in-vessel composting technology serving diverse clients, from non-profits to large corporations. With nearly a decade of experience in zero waste, compositing, and sustainability consulting, Grant has established himself as a leading expert in sustainable waste management. His passion for sustainability gained through his time as a professional outdoor … Read more
Jennie Romer is the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention at EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP). In this role, Jennie oversees OCSPP’s Pollution Prevention (P2) program, which includes the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing and Safer Choice programs, P2 Grants, and Green Chemistry awards. This includes leading OCSPP’s implementation of over $400 million … Read more
Timonie is a Zero Waste and Green Building Coordinator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Pacific Southwest Office in San Francisco, covering California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, and 148 tribes. She works with national teams on major new federal funding programs advancing Zero Waste and works closely with partners with Guam, the Commonwealth … Read more
May Myo Myint is a dedicated environmental specialist from Myanmar, pursuing an M.S. in Environmental Policy and Management at the University of California, Davis, as a Fulbrighter. With a bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and four years of professional experience, May’s interests include waste management, sustainability, and climate change mitigation. During her time at Myanmar … Read more
Jason Teliszczak is an entrepreneur passionate about saving the environment and strengthening personal safety to make the world a more secure place. After earning a B.S. in Environmental academia and to ensure his vision would not be put to waste, he built his own successful consulting firm, JT Environmental Consulting Inc, and has quickly become … Read more