A native of Cincinnati, Nathan spent more than a decade practicing environmental law in California and working with organizations like the Natural Resources Defense Council, Environmental Defense Fund, and WildEarth Guardians before returning home in order to protect his family’s farm from development. Since 2014, he has worked with Sierra Club Ohio to promote sustainable … Read more
Erica Jung (she/they) is a co-founder of DegrowNYC, a collective of organizers of color based in occupied Lenapehoking who view degrowth as a form of ecological reparations. Erica holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management from the New School. Organization:DegrowNYCTitle:Co-Founder
Jenifer Parks is a dedicated District Facilities Manager at Microsoft. With a strong background in facilities management, Jenifer plays a crucial role in overseeing various projects and initiatives aimed at maintaining and improving the company’s facilities.She actively oversees the Zero Waste program at Microsoft in the Puget Sound Campus. Currently, she has been actively involved … Read more
Prof. Dr. Sedat Gundogdu is a prominent marine biologist at Çukurova University in Türkiye, renowned for his pioneering research on microplastic pollution. His research interest is on the understanding and mitigating the impacts of plastic waste on marine ecosystems. His groundbreaking studies on microplastics in Turkish waters have been widely published, influencing both national and … Read more
Simone Chhut works as a Zero Waste Specialist for Nashville Waste Services where she focuses on zero waste outreach and education to further Nashville’s Zero Waste Master Plan. She has a background in communications and a master’s in sustainability. Her thesis focused on the implementation of Pay As You Throw in Nashville. She is part … Read more
Melissa is the owner of Material Happiness in San Diego, CA – a second-hand destination for fabric, sewing supplies, and fiber crafts. Her aim is to keep great materials in circulation, not stuck in a cabinet or headed to the landfill. She also spends lots of time mending clothes for herself and others, and creating … Read more
Sometimes known as the ‘The Upcycling Queen,’ Lara is not your typical science nerd. With a BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology from the University of Cardiff and a PhD in Immunology from the University of Southampton, Lara is masterminding turning yesterday’s food into tomorrow’s feast. In the world of #upcycledfoods, what was once ‘waste’ becomes … Read more
Marie Gallagher is the Senior National Sustainability Manager with SBM Management Services LP supporting a leading biopharmaceutical client with multiple laboratory, manufacturing, and office sites across the county. Marie brings a background integrating sustainable operations into the life science and healthcare industries. She is a TRUE Advisor holding a Master’s in Business and Science (MBS) … Read more
Stacy Savage was born and raised under the hazy skies and rotten egg smells of the oil & gas industry in southeast Texas. Both parents worked at local oil refineries for a collective 75 years, which propelled her into a career in environmental advocacy and becoming an eco-preneur. Starting in 2003 as a nonprofit door-to-door … Read more
Romi Rossel is the Co-Founder and Marketing Director of The Bountiful Bag, an upcycling and eco-awareness company committed to promoting sustainability through slow fashion. With a passion for transforming waste into functional products, Romi has played a key role in numerous initiatives that raise awareness about environmental issues and the significance of upcycling and circular … Read more