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Sunni is a community organizer with deep experience in helping translate between technical experts and community residents, focusing on elevating community views and voices. She is an education professional with a background in human and organizational development and policy. Sunni is skilled in project management and evaluation, strategic planning, community engagement, large group facilitation, and … Read more

Grant Jampolsky founded BioCoTech Americas, an aerobic in-vessel composting technology serving diverse clients, from non-profits to large corporations. With nearly a decade of experience in zero waste, compositing, and sustainability consulting, Grant has established himself as a leading expert in sustainable waste management. His passion for sustainability gained through his time as a professional outdoor … Read more

Jennie Romer is the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention at EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP). In this role, Jennie oversees OCSPP’s Pollution Prevention (P2) program, which includes the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing and Safer Choice programs, P2 Grants, and Green Chemistry awards. This includes leading OCSPP’s implementation of over $400 million … Read more

Timonie is a Zero Waste and Green Building Coordinator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Pacific Southwest Office in San Francisco, covering California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, the Pacific Islands, and 148 tribes. She works with national teams on major new federal funding programs advancing Zero Waste and works closely with partners with Guam, the Commonwealth … Read more

May Myo Myint is a dedicated environmental specialist from Myanmar, pursuing an M.S. in Environmental Policy and Management at the University of California, Davis, as a Fulbrighter. With a bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture and four years of professional experience, May’s interests include waste management, sustainability, and climate change mitigation. During her time at Myanmar … Read more

Megan is a public health historian who uses history to inform policy. After receiving her master’s and doctorate in public health from Columbia University, she spent over a decade at Weill Cornell Medical College working with issues in mental health policy. She moved to Beyond Plastics because she believes that climate change is the greatest … Read more

Jason Teliszczak is an entrepreneur passionate about saving the environment and strengthening personal safety to make the world a more secure place. After earning a B.S. in Environmental academia and to ensure his vision would not be put to waste, he built his own successful consulting firm, JT Environmental Consulting Inc, and has quickly become … Read more

Delaney works as a Project Manager with the Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM) housed at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). Her work with the Center includes leading the CSMMxTRUE program for zero waste and studying extended producer responsibility programs. In her previous role with the Office … Read more