Alec Cooley has worked in the recycling field for over 30 years, most recently as a senior advisor with Busch Systems. Over the course of his career Alec has worked in a diverse range of positions at the local, state and national levels, including as a solid waste reduction manager for Cal Poly, Humboldt, as … Read more
Vanessa is a ‘lifer’ for conservation. Growing up across the globe she experienced life in remote natural environments which served to fuel her passion for animals, people and protecting the Earth. She was the Conservation Director for a Bay Area attraction for 25 years where she created several global programs for the protection of endangered … Read more
Megan joined the Napa Zero Waste Collective in 2023 to be a part of the conversation on reducing waste in the winemaking stream and to bring awareness to suppliers’ responsibilities within the system. As co-chair, she helps organize and promote closed-loop, circular and zero-waste solutions in Napa Valley and other winemaking regions. Organization:Bayard Fox SelectionsTitle:Co-chairLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-hernandez-48361076/
Richard V. Anthony is a volunteer board member who began his career in Public Administration in 1971 as a California State University Long Beach Recycling Center manager. He received an MS in Public Administration in 1974. Mr. Anthony has worked his entire career in environmental program management positions. He is an internationally recognized and published … Read more
With over seventeen years of sustainability consulting experience, Amy has developed and implemented strategic zero waste programs for a diverse range of large and small business clients across industries, including offices, corporate campuses, life-science facilities, hotels, resorts, stadiums, arenas, restaurants, retail, mixed-use complexes, and educational institutions. Her expertise includes enhancing program standardization across multiple locations, … Read more
Jesse Dunbar is the Senior Sustainability Manager for SBM Management LLP in Redmond, WA working with a large technology client. Jesse has 20 years of facility management experience and owned his own sustainable business for 10 of those years. Jesse is passionate about Zero Waste and waste management. He currently manages a large waste sorting … Read more
MaryEllen Etienne is the creator of “Women in Circularity.” MaryEllen works on the Market Transformation and Development team for the U.S. Green Building Council. She has over 20 years of experience in sustainability, specializes in circular economy initiatives and is an expert in reuse. Organization:U.S. Green Building CouncilTitle:Associate DirectorWebhttps://www.usgbc.org/people/maryellen-etienne/0010719761LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/maryellen-etienne/
Rick is an innovator with a deep passion for developing solutions that address environmental and social challenges. As President of Emerge Knowledge Design Inc, Rick has spent the last 20 years successfully guiding the transformation of Re-TRAC Connect™ from a great idea to a one of the most widely used material management reporting platforms in … Read more
Ashpreet is a recent Ph.D. student in interdisciplinary ecology at the University of Florida. Her scholarly endeavors revolve around the comprehensive understanding and exploration of the factors driving Zero Waste program improvement. She is interested in qualitative and quantitative behavior research studies in the field of waste management. She is currently working in the waste … Read more
Susie Vincent, LEED AP BD+C, TRUE Advisor and SEA is the Director of Client Solutions at the U.S. Green Building Council for GBCI’s TRUE program. At USGBC she works with clients and industry stakeholders to advance a circular economy and encourages project teams along their journey to zero waste. She has significant experience in supporting … Read more