I have been working in the environmental and public health non-profit sector for 11 years. My passion is environmental issues and justice. I grew up living on the Connecticut coast of Long Island Sound watching my father fish in those waters. As I grew to understand environmental degradation from pollution, the health impacts, and the … Read more
Ben comes to CEH with over six years of experience working as a science educator in public schools and four years of experience working on environmental transformation of schools’ cafeterias. He applies his neuroscience degrees to both understand how to motivate behavior change and also how toxic chemicals can hinder normal childhood development. Organization:Center for … Read more
Ms. Margaret Rachel is a young environmentalist from Kenya. She is the founder of the Climate Conscious Generation, an initiative that teaches school going children to be environmentally conscious as well as teach them about climate change and their role in climate change mitigation and adaptation.she is an advocate of child participation in environmental policy … Read more
Since 2019, Arminda Valles-Hall has set the strategic direction for the certification and education functions of the Solid Waste Association of North America. SWANA represents 10,000 professionals dedicated to preserving our environment and human health by transforming waste into resources. With more than 30 years of experience in professional societies and trade associations, Valles-Hall has … Read more
Robin Ennis retired from Montgomery County, MD in 2020 after 13 years as the Chief of Solid Waste and Recycling Collection. Before this role, she served as the Director of Collections, Customer Service, Recycling, and Media Arts for the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority, where her team won an Emmy Award for their weekly … Read more
Pat Kaufman, Cities Reuse Specialist with PR3, working with organizations, companies, and communities to advance reuse. He brings 30+ years of experience coordinating programs and operations for recycling, composting and waste prevention strategies. He draws from his experience managing Seattle’s Green Business Program, managing campus programs at the University of Washington and Seattle Center, and … Read more
Alec Cooley has worked in the recycling field for over 30 years, most recently as a senior advisor with Busch Systems. Over the course of his career Alec has worked in a diverse range of positions at the local, state and national levels, including as a solid waste reduction manager for Cal Poly, Humboldt, as … Read more
Vanessa is a ‘lifer’ for conservation. Growing up across the globe she experienced life in remote natural environments which served to fuel her passion for animals, people and protecting the Earth. She was the Conservation Director for a Bay Area attraction for 25 years where she created several global programs for the protection of endangered … Read more
Stephanie Phillips leads the City of San Antonio’s Deconstruction & Circular Economy Program. Housed in the Office of Historic Preservation, the program prioritizes building material reuse as a tool for affordable housing repair, traditional trades revival, economic innovation, equitable access to high-quality resources, and cultural and community resilience. Stephanie holds leadership roles in nonprofits and … Read more
Megan joined the Napa Zero Waste Collective in 2023 to be a part of the conversation on reducing waste in the winemaking stream and to bring awareness to suppliers’ responsibilities within the system. As co-chair, she helps organize and promote closed-loop, circular and zero-waste solutions in Napa Valley and other winemaking regions. Organization:Bayard Fox SelectionsTitle:Co-chairLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-hernandez-48361076/