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
Saleem H. Ali is Chair and Distinguished Professor of Geography at the University of Delaware (USA). He also serves as Lead for Critical Metals at the United Nations University INWEH and as Honorary Professor at the Sustainable Minerals Institute in Australia. Before embarking on an academic career, Prof. Ali worked as an environmental health and … Read more
Dr. Bethanie Carney Almroth is a professor of ecotoxicology and environmental science at the Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, with 30 years of experience in studying the impacts of pollution in aquatic environments. She has a background in fish physiology and ecotoxicology, conducting research that identifying the sources, fate and … Read more
Jessica Jane Robinson – CEO & Founder of Resilience Birthright Inc, a consultant NGO for the United Nations. Jessica is the creator of the Earth Warrior K-12 school program and Carbon Calculator, empowering students and communities to take action against climate change through zero waste education. Organization:Resilience Birthright IncTitle:CASA OKAPI Social Media Intern Project Manager, … Read more