Hugo Mata, Principal at Soluna Outreach Solutions, is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in bilingual environmental education and outreach. Born and raised in Jalisco, Mexico, and fluent in both Spanish and English, Hugo has a unique understanding of the needs and challenges faced by Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S. He founded … Read more
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
Sarah Healey (Any/All) is the Zero Waste Manager at Boston University. In this role, Sarah oversees all waste services, develops and implements zero waste programming, and advances BU’s commitment to becoming a Zero Waste institution. Prior to their role at BU, Sarah was the Strategic Account Manager for Higher Education and Healthcare at Casella Waste … Read more
Disney Petit is a social impact entrepreneur and environmental activist. She is the Founder and CEO of LiquiDonate, a software that integrates seamlessly with any WMS or RMS to automatically match unsellable returns and overstock inventory with nonprofits and schools. Prior to LiquiDonate, Disney was employee 15 at Postmates, where she started the Civic Labs … Read more