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
Stephanie Phillips leads the City of San Antonio’s Deconstruction & Circular Economy Program. Housed in the Office of Historic Preservation, the program prioritizes building material reuse as a tool for affordable housing repair, traditional trades revival, economic innovation, equitable access to high-quality resources, and cultural and community resilience. Stephanie holds leadership roles in nonprofits and … 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/
Ruth Abbe is a Zero Waste practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in recycling and composting program and facility development and outreach and technical assistance. As president of Zero Waste USA, she is working with municipalities across the U.S. to develop the social and physical infrastructure to achieve Zero Waste. As co-chair of … Read more
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
Dr Atiq Zaman is an Associate Professor specializing in zero waste practices at the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute, Curtin University, Western Australia. He is a member of the UN Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET), an independent advisory council to the United Nations Secretary-General. Additionally, Dr Zaman serves as the Curtin Node … 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
Erin is a dedicated Waste Diversion Outreach & Technical Specialist with the Colorado Department of Public Health, and supports the administration of the newly established Colorado Circular Communities Enterprise. Erin assists local governments and businesses in Colorado access resources for expanding services and enhancing circularity efforts. Her passion for sustainability is underscored by her prior … Read more
Kathi Mirza is the Branch Chief for Municipal Waste Reduction Programs at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), where she manages technical assistance programs, grants, and outreach to increase the effectiveness of local and regional waste reduction programs across the Commonwealth. Before starting in this new role in 2023, Kathi managed the team of … Read more
Amanda is a Zero Waste advocate, educator, and consultant. She lives in Gainesville, FL, and has been instrumental in getting Gainesville and Alachua County on the path to Zero Waste through her volunteer work as Director of Zero Waste Gainesville. She is also the Director of Zero Waste at The Repurpose Project in Gainesville. She … Read more