As the new CEO of Repowered, Heather combines her experience as a business leader with her chemical engineering education to drive a passion for people, planet and technology. Her career has developed across many markets including automotive, consumer products, business software, industrial chemicals, and now electronics recycling and reuse. Whether she is developing new products, … Read more
Zeynep Çelikel is an Adviser in the Human Rights & Humanitarian Team in the Office of the President of the 77th session of the General Assembly. Zeynep is a career diplomat at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye since 2015. Before assuming her duties at the Office of the President of the General Assembly, she … Read more
Hailing originally from Georgia, Alexis Young (she/her) has been a broadcast reporter for the Emmy® award-winning public affairs show New York NOW. Prior to this, she was an investigative journalist at The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism; founder, host, and engineer of the podcast A Pinch of Perspective; and worked at Cronkite News in Arizona … Read more
Jonathan Levy is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Zero Waste Pro, an environmental consultant company helping municipalities, waste haulers, and corporations implement waste reduction strategies to comply with California’s complex regulatory climate. As an independent consulting firm, Zero Waste Pro provides customer-tailored solutions that are best for its clients. Organization:Zero Waste ProTitle:Founder and Principal … Read more
Annette Poliwka has championed environmental sustainability for over twenty years. Currently a Zero Waste Consultant, her career highlights include being appointed to the Berkeley Zero Waste Commission, policy and program work for the US Environmental Protection Agency in New York and Washington DC, and legislation research and implementation for the City of San Francisco Department … Read more
Hayden is a sustainability expert with experience working in the US, China, Costa Rica, and Spain. She is the Strategic Director of Communications for Race to Zero Waste, streamlining goals and messaging for outreach, reports, fundraising, and special events. She has been involved in the zero waste movement since 2013, spearheading campaigns to advance zero … Read more
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
Daniella is Race to Zero Waste’s Outreach Coordinator. She is an experienced zero waste and environmental policy consultant. Daniella began her work in zero waste at the San Francisco Department of the Environment (SFE) as an Outreach Associate. She provided technical assistance and education to local residents and businesses throughout San Francisco. Following that role, … 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