I have been a NCRA member since 2020 and am on our Advocacy Committee. Wanting NCRA to be more active politically, I launched NCRA’s Advocacy Day at the State Capitol in 2024 with Bailey Hall and other volunteers. We successfully lobbied our representatives to pass bills important to our members, something I presented on at this year’s Recycling Update. Advocacy Day has become an annual event, building our power at the state level, and creating connections with other members and elected officials.
Twenty-one years ago at the San Francisco Green Festival, I got messy sorting compost, recycle, and trash and decided I liked it enough to eventually make a career of it (after some years in politics!). I’ve lived in the Bay Area most of my adult life and am a Recycling Program Specialist for City of Oakland; I’ve also worked part-time as an event greener for Race to Zero Waste since 2017. My previous experience in the industry includes working for a hauler, consulting, leading waste reduction projects at Portland International Airport, and volunteering at SF Environment for 10 years.
As a NCRA Board Member, my plan is to co-chair Advocacy Committee and engage members in legislative actions, including continuing to grow Advocacy Day. I hope I can count on you to get involved, and on your vote!