Sunni Hutton, Co-Director of Fundraising + Grants Management is a community organizer with deep experience in helping translate between technical experts and community residents with a focus on elevating community views and voices. She became involved in tenant organizing in 2018 when a bed bug outbreak occurred in her building. She organized with her neighbors … Read more
Eric Sargent is the Founder of Circular Economy Club Boston and a Sustainability MBA candidate at Bard College, specializing in Circular Economy Value Chain Management. With over a decade of experience in the impact sector, Eric has led the development of sustainable operational systems, helped double the size of nonprofit organizations, and launched mission-driven businesses … Read more
Elizabeth Ellman is the Sustainability Programs Coordinator for the City of Bexley, Ohio, where she handles aggregation to waste, and a lot of stuff in between. Organization:City of BexleyTitle:Sustainability Programs CoordinatorLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethellman/
Larissa brings a wealth of experience in education and a genuine enthusiasm for creating tangible solutions to small-scale environmental challenges. She is actively involved in Anchor Gardens’ outreach efforts, leading workshops, engaging with local stakeholders, and championing initiatives that promote organic waste diversion and resourcefulness through gardening in the unique Alaskan context. Through her work, … Read more
I am a Brazilian architect and urbanist, currently pursuing a PhD in Civil Engineering at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil, and conducting part of my research as a visiting researcher at the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL), Portugal. I also hold a Master of Science degree in Architecture and Urbanism, in which I investigated … Read more
Jon Schroeder is an SMM Specialist at MnTAP, focused on sustainable materials, waste mitigation, reuse, recycling, lifecycle assessment (LCA), organizational engagement, and sustainable procurement. Based in Minneapolis, he has extensive experience in sustainability initiatives, with deep expertise in waste and materials management. He runs the Minnesota Materials Exchange as part of his job, and enjoys … Read more
Motivated by the urgent need to address wasted food and hunger, Erin Ash joined the Spoonfuls team in 2025, bringing with her a background in environmental justice and public health. She began her nonprofit career in Addiction Medicine at Boston Medical Center, later earning a Master’s in Public Health from Boston University. Before transitioning to … Read more
Connor Hoemann is a Toward Zero Waste Program Assistant at Sustainable Connections in Bellingham, WA. He holds a degree in Environmental Science from Whittier College and is committed to waste reduction, resource recovery, and community-driven sustainability. In his role, Connor provides technical assistance and outreach to local businesses, helping them comply with Bellingham’s single-use plastic … Read more
Brandi Hutton is the Toward Zero Waste Program Manager at Sustainable Connections. She has been there for 5 plus years helping build programs such as the Food Recovery Program, Community Freedges, and technical support for businesses transitioning away single-use plastics as part of the City of Bellingham’s Single-Use Plastics Ban. Originally from the Mid-West, Brandi … Read more
Michael Wasserman is a Senior Consultant at Eunomia Research & Consulting, a B Corp certified firm specializing in waste and resource management. Michael collaborates with public and private sector clients to deliver strategic, data-driven solutions that facilitate the transition to a circular economy. His diverse project experience spans key areas such as Extended Producer Responsibility … Read more