2-Day Class
1) Monday, February 5, 9am – 4pm
in-person including a series of San Francisco tours starting at the
Recology San Francisco‘s
John A. Legnitto Environmental Learning Center (ELC).
2) Tuesday, February 6, 9am – 4pm
via Zoom
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2-Day Class
2023 BOD Election Results
CONGRATULATIONS!
Incumbents Devin Jackson, Freddy Coronado-Barraza and
Bailey Hall were re-elected!
Welcome newcomers Naama Brenner-Abramovitch, Casey Fritz
and Xinci Tan!
All of the above will be joining Alina Bekkerman, David Hott, Jessica Robinson, Julia Au and Randy Russell whose terms end next year.
The new board will be seated at the January 2024 Board Meeting.
2023 Bylaws Available Soon
The Board is working on NCRA’s 2023 restated Bylaws – 5 pages, which will replace the 2019 Bylaws – 31 pages. This set is a simpler, more generic version that is in sync with the State of California non-profits requirements.
The 2023 Bylaws are part of our effort to bring NCRA more up to date. The Board was assisted in this effort by Alcorn Law of Citrus Heights.
The new Bylaws will be ready for member review in early 2024. A 2/3 majority of the membership is required for approval.
Questions are welcome via the website contact page.
2023 Board of Directors Election – Candidate Statements
Eight NCRA members – including 3 incumbents, have been nominated to serve on the 2024-2025 Board of Directors. There are six two-year positions to fill.
Voting opens Wednesday, November 15 and ends Thursday, November 30 at midnight. Results will be presented to the board for ratification, then to the candidates via email and later to the membership via the December newsletter.
Early November 15, custom voting links will be emailed to current members. If you do not receive our SimplyVoting email that day, but believe you should – your membership is current as of November 15, 2022, please contact the office.
NCRA BOARD OF DIRECTOR CANDIDATES, 2023
Devin Jackson
Incumbent, member since 2020 I am honored to serve as one of two Vice Presidents on the Executive Board of Directors for NCRA and as Chair of the Zero Waste…
Xinci Tan
Xinci Tan, Member since 2018 In 2018 Zero Waste Sonoma hired me to lead SB 1383 implementation efforts. In addition, as the Organics Program Manager, I oversee contracts with the…
Alyssa Rice-Wilson
Alyssa Rice-Wilson, Member since 2017 Hello. My name is Alyssa Rice-Wilson, and I am running for a seat on the Board of Directors. I have been working in the recycling…
Naama Brenner Abramovitch
Naama Brenner Abramovitch, Member since 2017 I’m excited to announce my candidacy for the NCRA Board of Directors. Currently, I hold the position of Recycling Specialist at Napa Recycling, which…
Freddy Coronado-Barraza
Freddy Coronado-Barraza, Incumbent, Member since 2018 Esteemed NCRA members, my name is Freddy Coronado and I reside in San Francisco. For the past six years I have worked for San…
Devin Jackson
Devin Jackson, Incumbent, Member since 2020 I am a STEM/STEAM teacher, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, 2021 CCC Leadership in Sustainability Award Winner, Recycle SMART “green” educator, 2018 “Bronze” CA Green Ribbon…
Bailey Hall
Bailey Hall, Incumbent, Member since 2019 I’ve been a NCRA member since 2019 and a board member since early 2022. As the co-chair of the Zero Waste Advocacy Committee, I’ve…
Casey Fritz
Casey Fritz, Member since 2019 I have been a member of NCRA since 2019, and participate in the Zero Food Food Waste and Zero Waste Schools committees. I think I…
Sally Houghton
Sally Houghton, Member since 2016 Plastic Recycling Corporation of California (PRCC) staff have been NCRA members for several decades; as the new Executive Director, I want to continue the legacy…
Xinci Tan
Xinci Tan, Member since 2018
In 2018 Zero Waste Sonoma hired me to lead SB 1383 implementation efforts. In addition, as the Organics Program Manager, I oversee contracts with the composting facilities who process our residential green bin material, organize compost giveaway events, promote educational programs for home/community composting, and manage several grants, among other things.
I am currently a member of the US Composting Council (USCC) Young Professionals’ Outreach Committee as well as the USCC Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Committee. My experiences in both roles have been deeply satisfying because I get to connect people across the country by fostering relationships while bringing ideas to life. For example, I advocated for and helped to develop the USCC’s first scholarship program, launched in 2022, which pays for a portion or full cost of registration. The scholarship makes the conference more accessible to people who may not otherwise be able to attend.
I wish to take a more active role closer to home, here in the Bay Area, and run for the NCRA board. An active member of the NCRA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, I greatly enjoy the Zero Food Waste Forum webinars as well as the annual Recycling Updates. As a board member, I believe I can lend my skills to help improve programs and shape policy in our region while encouraging equity and access.