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
Youpa is a visual artist and concerned citizen who dedicates her art and advocacy work to the service of the care of the Earth. She focuses on raising awareness and finding solutions for plastic pollution by giving talks, writing, creating art, and working on policy at the local and state level to help counter the … Read more
Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski is a San Diego-based textile artist, renowned forher establishment, Sew Loka, located in Barrio Logan. Sew Loka is a slowfashion sewing studio that uses recycled, repurposed and reclaimed fabrics tocreate one of one clothing and accessories, all inspired by Claudia’s Mexican-American heritage. Organization:Sew LokaTitle:Textile ArtistWebhttps://sewloka.com
As Upstream’s Local Reuse Manager, Macy supports advocates across the US and Canada in their efforts to advance communities toward circular, reuse systems and away from single use, disposables. Macy works on local reuse policy, co-leads the Upstream networks, and is involved in implementation project management. Macy has 10 years of sustainability experience in the … Read more
Carla Daniela is the owner of Tailor Love the award-winning tailor in San Diego County. Carla was born and raised in Azores, Portugal, she earned her degree in fashion and textile design from the Instituto Politecnico de Castelo Branco in Portugal. Carla embraces sustainability, promotes and encourages a more conscientious consumer culture with her brides. … 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
Ainara Calahorra is the founder and maker of MuXu Creations, a Slow Fashion brand based in San Diego. With a focus on sustainability, MuXu transforms preexisting materials into one-of-a-kind garments that blend the art of sewing and painting. Each piece reflects a commitment to celebrating uniqueness, creativity, and environmental responsibility. Organization:MuXu CreationsTitle:Founder and MakerWebhttps://www.muxucreations.com/
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
Samuel McMullen is the Executive Director and co-founder of ZeroWaste.Org, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people, businesses, and cities take concrete steps towards zero waste. Based in New York City, Samuel has been living a zero waste lifestyle for over eight years, a commitment that has shaped both his personal and professional life. In 2017, … Read more