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
Kevin Budris is the Deputy Director at Just Zero. Prior to Just Zero, Kevin was a Senior Attorney in the Zero Waste Program at Conservation Law Foundation. He previously worked as a Staff Attorney at the National Environmental Law Center, where he brought citizen enforcement lawsuits against polluting landfills and incinerators. Kevin is one of … Read more
Alex is the Zero Waste Lead for the Port Authority of NY & NJ, which owns, operates and maintains major transportation infrastructure across the New York and New Jersey metropolitan region. In her role at the Port Authority, Alex is developing the Port Authority’s Zero Waste Roadmap, set to be published in 2025. Alex also … Read more
Kirstie Pecci is the Executive Director of Just Zero, a national Zero Waste non-profit. Kirstie established and was the Director of the Zero Waste Program at Conservation Law Foundation, and is a former MASSPIRG Staff Attorney actively engaged in waste reduction and opposing the expansion of landfill and incinerator capacity. Kirstie started her legal career … Read more
Laura Orlando is Senior Scientist at Just Zero and an Adjunct Professor of Environmental Health at the Boston University School of Public Health. Her work includes education and research on the fate and transport of toxic chemicals and other contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and microplastics, in landfills, drinking water, and sewage systems, … Read more