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NCRA has seven committees and a few subcommittees. Some meet by phone and email; a few have face to face meetings.
Communications: The CC works with all NCRA committees and partner groups to insure our Zero Waste message and events get out to as wide an audience as possible. It is responsible for the website, newsletter and the member directory. Read more… Chair: Portia Sinnott
Diversity, Inclusion and Equity: The DEI Committee’s mission is to drive meaningful intersectional change across all aspects of our work. Co-Chairs: Felisia Castaneda and Julia Au. Read more…
Finance: Led by the Treasurer, the finance committee is responsible for accounting reports and budgets. Chair: David Krueger.
Membership, Engagement and Activities : Read more… Co-Chairs: Tim Dewey-Mattia and Alina Bekkerman.
Social Media: Oversees the primary social media outlets – LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, Chair: Jessica Robinson.
Zero Waste Advocacy: NCRA’s action arm to strive towards Zero Waste, we encourage communities to incorporate waste reduction, reuse, recycling, salvaging, and composting as the principle parts of their discard management systems. We advocate long-range policies that facilitate these practices. We try to rock the boat NCRA style. Read more… Co-Chairs: Bailey Hall and Doug Brooms
Zero Food Waste Committee, an ad-hoc subcommittee of the Zero Waste Advocacy Committee, is focused (in the short run) on following up on our Zero Food Waste Forum by monitoring the status of SB1383, especially those elements which address food waste. We plan to continue sharing resources and innovations to help NCRA members and local jurisdictions understand the requirements and how to meet them. Co-Chairs: Susan Blachman and Jack Steinman. Read more…
Elections: This committee manages the Board of Directors Election process. Work begins with the August announcement followed by the September Call for Nominations and culminates in December. Questions welcome at any time. Co-Chairs: David Krueger and Tim Dewey-Mattia.
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