Saleem H. Ali is Chair and Distinguished Professor of Geography at the University of Delaware (USA). He also serves as Lead for Critical Metals at the United Nations University INWEH and as Honorary Professor at the Sustainable Minerals Institute in Australia. Before embarking on an academic career, Prof. Ali worked as an environmental health and … Read more
Dr. Bethanie Carney Almroth is a professor of ecotoxicology and environmental science at the Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, with 30 years of experience in studying the impacts of pollution in aquatic environments. She has a background in fish physiology and ecotoxicology, conducting research that identifying the sources, fate and … Read more
Jessica Jane Robinson – CEO & Founder of Resilience Birthright Inc, a consultant NGO for the United Nations. Jessica is the creator of the Earth Warrior K-12 school program and Carbon Calculator, empowering students and communities to take action against climate change through zero waste education. Organization:Resilience Birthright IncTitle:CASA OKAPI Social Media Intern Project Manager, … Read more
Kevin Budris is the Deputy Director at Just Zero. Prior to Just Zero, Kevin was a Senior Attorney in the Zero Waste Program at Conservation Law Foundation. He previously worked as a Staff Attorney at the National Environmental Law Center, where he brought citizen enforcement lawsuits against polluting landfills and incinerators. Kevin is one of … Read more
Kirstie Pecci is the Executive Director of Just Zero, a national Zero Waste non-profit. Kirstie established and was the Director of the Zero Waste Program at Conservation Law Foundation, and is a former MASSPIRG Staff Attorney actively engaged in waste reduction and opposing the expansion of landfill and incinerator capacity. Kirstie started her legal career … Read more
Laura Orlando is Senior Scientist at Just Zero and an Adjunct Professor of Environmental Health at the Boston University School of Public Health. Her work includes education and research on the fate and transport of toxic chemicals and other contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and microplastics, in landfills, drinking water, and sewage systems, … Read more
Vanessa Zapata is a Staff Attorney at Just Zero. An experienced attorney, Vanessa provides legal analysis and advocacy on laws and policies that move us forward on reducing waste, defending overburdened communities from toxics, and protecting our environment. This includes educational and technical support for community members, partner organizations, lawmakers, and other stakeholders. Vanessa is … Read more
Sherry Gong is the Zero Waste Coordinator for Race to Zero Waste and primarily manages outreach and data collection at Dolores Park and community events. She also promotes reuse at Ohlone College and co-facilitates the Reusable Alameda County coalition. She has volunteered with The Change Climate Project as a Carbon Management Coach. She was previously … Read more
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