Aneshai Smith is a mission-driven founder and social impact entrepreneur dedicated to solving systemic issues around food waste, food insecurity, and small business sustainability. She is the founder of GO See The City, a rising tech platform tackling the dual challenges of food waste and hunger through an AI-powered compliance system called Hariet.AI. It’s a … Read more
Alison Waliszewski is a policy strategist and coalition-builder with over 15 years of experience in environmental advocacy, nonprofit leadership, and community-based programming. She is the former Director of Policy and Programs at The 5 Gyres Institute, where she led national efforts to reduce plastic pollution, champion reuse systems, and pass microplastics legislation. Alison has chaired … Read more
I have earned two Master’s degrees and started my career working for environmental non-profit organizations focused on ocean conservation in the San Francisco Bay area. After a decade and a move back home to Indiana, I returned to my first love of animals and began working at a small animal veterinary hospital. I quickly realized … Read more
Sarah E. Johnson is a passionate nurse, devoted farmer and environmental stewardship professional, merging healthcare, agriculture and ecological responsibility to cultivate a healthier world where people and the planet flourish. She leads an award-winning environmental stewardship program at Providence St. Patrick hospital where she drives innovative approaches to reduce carbon emissions within the healthcare sector. … Read more
Stefan leads waste, circularity, and embodied carbons efforts for Google’s global real estate and operations. He partners with Google’s design, construction, food, and facilities team’s to bring safe and circular materials into Google’s ecosystem and maximize their lifespan. Previously, Stefan has worked in sustainability as a consultant, in the public sector, and for several green … Read more
Tony Selvaggio believes business models are the most effective way to tackle social challenges. He arrived in the U.S. in 2011 from his hometown in Venezuela, chasing the American dream with just a few hundred dollars in his pocket. He found a welcoming community in Tampa, FL, that gave him purpose.In 2014, Tony founded eSmart … Read more
Kevin is a seasoned energy and sustainability professional. He is currently leading NVIDIA’s energy and sustainability in operations. He has previously held and served engineering and management roles over his 15-year tenure in this industry. Organization:NVIDIATitle:Energy and Sustainability ManagerLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-ng-3736757/
Savannah is an avid advocate for planet earth. Originally from Southern California, she attended the University of San Diego, majoring in Environmental Studies and minoring in Nonprofit Social Enterprise and Political Science. She interned for her school’s Office of Sustainability during her undergrad, accepting a full time Sustainability Coordinator position for the office post-graduation. In … Read more
As the Organics Program Manager for the Joint Powers Authority (JPA), Zero Waste Sonoma, Xinci leads the countywide implementation of state law Short-lived Climate Pollutants (SB 1383), is involved in the County’s efforts to permit and site a new composting facility, manages 6 compost distribution hub sites, and manages several grants related to carbon sequestration … Read more
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