Gabrielle Brewer

Gabrielle (she/her) works on analytical initiatives that advance Boston University’s sustainability goals. She is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and managing the integrity of the data related to the University’s Climate Action and Zero Waste Plans. Gabrielle also supports the reporting for BU’s GHG (greenhouse gas) inventory, STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System), and BERDO … Read more

Sherry Gong

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

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

Yadira Diaz

As the Founder of Gradible, Yadira is dedicated to pioneering innovative sustainability solutions that empower organizations to become smarter, resilient, and forward-thinking in infrastructure and design. Her expertise guides businesses in integrating effective waste, energy, and water management strategies, thereby enhancing their financial and environmental performance. Organization:GradibleTitle:Founder & Chief Impact OfficerWebhttp://www.gradible.coLinkedInwww.linkedin.com/in/yadira-d

Eric Sargent

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

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 Wright-Elson

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

Beatriz Martins Arruda

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

Cara Murray

Cara Murray is a Program Analyst for the Baltimore City Department of Public Works Office of Waste Diversion, and has been with the department for 3.5 years. Cara works collaboratively with partners in municipal government and throughout the City to build equitable, sustainable change to achieve zero waste goals. Organization:Baltimore City Department of Public WorksTitle:Program … Read more

Jon Schroeder

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