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
Dr. Jamala Djinn is a materials physicist and senior policy advisor from Detroit, MI. She uses her many years of experience in government and science to curb the presence of toxic chemicals in our bodies and the environment. Organization:Break Free From PlasticTitle:Policy AdvisorWebhttps://www.breakfreefromplastic.orgLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drdjinn/
I have been working in the environmental and public health non-profit sector for 11 years. My passion is environmental issues and justice. I grew up living on the Connecticut coast of Long Island Sound watching my father fish in those waters. As I grew to understand environmental degradation from pollution, the health impacts, and the … Read more
Ben comes to CEH with over six years of experience working as a science educator in public schools and four years of experience working on environmental transformation of schools’ cafeterias. He applies his neuroscience degrees to both understand how to motivate behavior change and also how toxic chemicals can hinder normal childhood development. Organization:Center for … Read more
Ms. Margaret Rachel is a young environmentalist from Kenya. She is the founder of the Climate Conscious Generation, an initiative that teaches school going children to be environmentally conscious as well as teach them about climate change and their role in climate change mitigation and adaptation.she is an advocate of child participation in environmental policy … Read more
Since 2019, Arminda Valles-Hall has set the strategic direction for the certification and education functions of the Solid Waste Association of North America. SWANA represents 10,000 professionals dedicated to preserving our environment and human health by transforming waste into resources. With more than 30 years of experience in professional societies and trade associations, Valles-Hall has … Read more