Alex is determined that zero waste is possible, and loves working with students and staff on college campuses to envision what it will take to get them there. He has been involved in zero waste programs since 2010, when he and his friends started the UNH Trash 2 Treasure program. At PLAN, Alex enjoys training … Read more
Julie has spent the last 30 years at the intersection of human health and the environment. Prior to working at Clean Water Action she consulted on numerous candidate and issue campaigns throughout the country, as well as served in leadership positions on federal races. Over the last decade, Julie served as Chief of Staff and … Read more
Anita Schwartz brings over 20 years of experience in sustainable business strategies, supporting Fortune 500 companies, NGOs, and public sector entities. Prior to Re:Dish, she had a decade-long tenure at WM Inc and WSP as Vice President of Circular Economy and Zero Waste. Anita is currently the President of Circularity Consulting Inc, a co-author and … Read more
Jenna Arkin is the forceful innovator behind ECOS®’s safer and greener cleaning products. With a degree in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a graduate degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Design and Technology, Jenna brings a unique combination of scientific expertise and creative passion to her work. As … Read more
Nayeli Campos is the Community Outreach and Policy Coordinator at Zero Waste Washington, a non-profit organization focused on sustainability and waste reduction. Her journey in environmental advocacy began during her time as a UC Global Food Initiative fellow at UC Santa Barbara, where she worked on initiatives centered around food accessibility and sustainability. Since joining … Read more
Mary Lou Van Deventer has been involved with Urban Ore in Berkeley, California, since itsfounding in 1980 and incorporation in 1981. After college she was a high-school teacher andenvironmental journalist. Now she is co-owner of all of Urban Ore’s shares, with her husband,Dr. Daniel Knapp, and is currently the Special Projects Manager. In 1980 Urban … Read more
Darienne Highsmith is a Project Manager at the U.S. Green Building Council. Based in Seattle, she plays a pivotal role in driving sustainability initiatives and advancing green building practices throughout the Pacific Region, with a primary focus on Oregon and Washington. With a focus on market transformation and development, she excels in strategic planning, budget … Read more
Agustín Sánchez, graduated in 1997 as Mechanical Engineer from Army Polytechnic School in Quito-Ecuador, MBA in the High Direction and Business School from Anahuac University – Mexico in 2007 and Green Belt Certification by MMD in 2008, started his career in General Motors – Ecuador, moving to the Pharmaceutical Industry in 1998. Agustín joined Merck Boston and … Read more
Brianna Treat is a dedicated sustainability expert with over a decade’s experience focused on large-scale waste reduction, corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting, green building certifications, and carbon accounting. Her journey began with a degree in Sustainability from the University of Oklahoma, leading her to a role in Baltimore, MD. There, she honed her skills … Read more
Kellie Dalton, a Florida State University graduate in Environmental Studies and Communication, brings over a decade of recycling experience. Her career highlights include managing 400,000+ recyclable tons annually at a Fortune 500 company for 9 years in Houston & Dallas, Texas as well as pivotal roles in England and South Africa that deepened her commitment … Read more