2023 Day 2

Terrence R. (Terry) McDonald is the hands-on visionary leader of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County, Inc. (SVdP). With degrees in Political Science and History and a Master of Education from the University of Oregon, Terry’s energies are focused on social services, homeless services, affordable housing, and economic development projects that create … Read more

Mike Ewall, Esq.  is a national expert on energy and water issues, with a focus on waste incineration, its hazards and alternatives. His work has led to the defeat of dozens of waste incinerators and other proposed dirty energy and waste facilities. With over 30 years of experience with waste incineration issues, Ewall is a … Read more

Marie Mourad (Ph.D.) has over ten years of experience working as a food, waste, and sustainability expert and consultant for non-profits and governmental agencies in the United States and Europe. She currently assists the City and County of San Francisco’s Department of the Environment (SFE), West Contra Costa County (RecycleMore), Santa Clara County, San Mateo … Read more

Kelley Dennings (she/her) is a campaigner with the nonprofit Center for Biological Diversity, where she develops and executes advocacy and outreach initiatives that address the connections between reproductive health, gender equity, endless growth, inequitable consumption, and the climate and extinction crises. Before the Center, she worked in waste management and forest conservation. She holds a … Read more

Ms. York is an environmental professional with eight years of experience in the solid waste and recycling industry, coordinating and managing regulatory compliance programs for local governments. She specializes in designing solutions and creating comprehensive strategies for local jurisdictions. She is involved in public outreach, creating educational tools, collecting and analyzing data, and client communications. … Read more

Patti Toews works as APTIM’s Local and State Government Sustainability Waste Management Solutions provider, focusing on new and existing regulatory challenges and issues. Organization:APTIMTitle:Local/State Government Sustainability/Waste Management Solutions ConsultantWebhttp://www.aptim.comLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/patti-toews-4b060915?lipi=urnlipaged_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_detailsa6KheDVCSAyhbaQzMdlJfA

Jessica Jane Robinson has been a zero-waste advocate and environmental leader in the Bay Area for over a decade and currently serves as President of the Northern California Recycling Association. She used her platform as Miss Alameda, a crown she held from 2010-2011, to showcase sustainability and climate issues by creating a superhero called “Recycle … Read more

Neil Seldman, Ph.D., is a Zero Waste advocate with extensive experience in the field. He co-founded the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and was Director of its Waste to Wealth Initiative for 48 years. He also co-founded the National Recycling Coalition, ZW USA, Zero Waste International Association, and the Save the Albatross Coalition. Seldman is known … Read more