| City of Vancouver | 48 | City of Vancouver | Sarah | Kirby-Yung | Management Board | <div class="ExternalClass615A029382FC4416B12E804C6C6F0B07"><p>
<strong>Director Sarah Kirby-Yung's Biography</strong></p><p>Councillor Sarah Kirby-Yung is committed to a liveable and vibrant Vancouver. Her priorities have included advancing housing, investing in neighbourhoods, infrastructure and community amenities, improving city services, supporting small business, economic development, and arts and culture. She is serving her second term on Vancouver City Council, and prior to that she was elected to the Vancouver Park Board where she served as Chair.</p><p>Sarah believes that vibrant and liveable cities come from more housing options, thriving businesses, people-focused public spaces, advancing patio culture, supporting events, prioritizing infrastructure, and healthy neighbourhoods.</p><p>Sarah sits on the Board of the regional federation Metro Vancouver and Chairs the region's Zero Waste Committee, the Mayors Council for Translink, Vancouver's Auditor General Committee, the Boards of the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, and Co-Chairs Vancouver's UNDRIP Table. Previously she sat on the Executive of the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) and served as Chair of the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE).</p><p>Prior to public service, Councillor Kirby-Yung's experience included senior management roles in the tourism and hospitality sector. She holds an MBA and BA.<br></p></div> | https://nzwc.ca/about/who-we-are/GovernancePictures/kirby-yung.jpg, Sarah Kirby-Yung
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| City of Vancouver | 50 | City of Vancouver | Pete | Fry | Management Board | <div class="ExternalClassDCF60DBC865E4AF5B885384F01A6099F"><p>
<strong>Councillor, City of Vancouver</strong></p></div> | https://nzwc.ca/about/who-we-are/GovernancePictures/notavailable.jpg, Pete Fry
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| Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) | 33 | Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) | Sara Jane | O’Neill | Management Board | <div class="ExternalClass0777F2E392714A88BE5F9899C2FBDA00">Sara is a Policy Advisor with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, working at the intersection of federal and municipal policies related to the environment and climate change. In her previous role, she was the Senior Research Associate at the Smart Prosperity Institute, a national research network and policy think tank based at the University of Ottawa, where she led the Cities and Communities policy and research program. Sara also worked for a number of years as an environmental planner with conservation authorities in Ontario, dealing directly with the impacts of development on natural hazards and environmentally sensitive areas. She holds an honours bachelor’s degree in Biology from Queen’s University, a master’s degree in Environmental Design (Planning) from the University of Calgary and a master’s degree in Environmental Sustainability from the University of Ottawa.<br></div> | https://nzwc.ca/about/who-we-are/GovernancePictures/SaraONeill.jpg, Sara Jane O'Neill
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| London Drugs | 32 | London Drugs | Raman | Johal | Management Board | <div class="ExternalClassECDF868EAC424489AAD0A3EBA3CBC9B2"><div>
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<strong>Sustainability Specialist, London Drugs</strong></p><p>Raman is the Sustainability Specialist at London Drugs. Born and raised in London, England, he moved to Vancouver in 2009. He graduated from the Sauder School of Business at UBC with a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce and a concentration in Sustainability. He also worked for the Sustainability and Ethics group at Sauder as a research assistant, helping them expand their sustainability education. A firm believer in responsible business and the ability for business to be a force for good, he now works for London Drugs, managing their extensive Green Deal program. He also sits on the management board of the National Zero Waste Council, helping to advance waste minimisation programs across the country.</p></div></div> | https://nzwc.ca/about/who-we-are/GovernancePictures/RamanJohal.jpg, Raman Johal
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| Nature's Path Foods | 21 | Nature's Path Foods | Manuel | Gorrin | Management Board | <div class="ExternalClass6F6A7B305015411FAF4BD4E69055E911"><p>
<strong>Sustainability and Stewardship Specialist, Nature's Path Foods</strong><br></p><p>Manuel is the senior specialist of sustainability and stewardship with Nature’s Path Foods, Inc., a fiercely independent, family-run, sustainably-driven organic breakfast and snack food company that believes in ‘always leaving the earth better than we found it’.</p><p>Manuel has more than eight years of experience with environmental and sustainability management in large and fast-growing manufacturing industries in both North and Latin America. At Nature’s Path, he leads programs that move the company towards their ambitious sustainability goals, like becoming zero waste and climate neutral. He is involved with developing various sustainability and stewardship programs, including: reducing the company’s natural resource usage, team member training and engagement in social and environmental sustainability, corporate charitable give-back initiatives. Manuel obtained his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Simon Bolivar University in 2009 (Caracas, Venezuela), he is an accredited Environmental Professional by ECO Canada and a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute.</p></div><br> | https://nzwc.ca/about/who-we-are/GovernancePictures/ManuelGorrin.jpg, Manuel Gorrin
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| OneEarth Living | 11 | OneEarth Living | Vanessa | Timmer | Management Board | <div class="ExternalClassE15A551EE7E149D2AC97A570CA1EEBB3"><p>
<strong>Executive Director, OneEarth Living</strong></p><p>Dr. Vanessa Timmer is the Executive Director of OneEarth Living, a nonprofit 'think and do tank' advancing sustainable everyday living around the world. OneEarth Living collaborates with partners to transform how people live their lives – what they need, what they consume and produce, and what they aspire to – enabling everyone to live good quality of lives within their fair share of our planet’s resources.</p><p>Vanessa is also a Senior Research Fellow at Utrecht University with Pathways to Sustainability, the Urban Futures Studio, and the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development. She holds a Doctorate and studied at Queen’s University, Oxford, UBC and Harvard. Vanessa sits on the Multi-stakeholder Advisory Committee for the UN Sustainable Lifestyles and Education Programme. In Canada, she is a board member of the National Zero Waste Council. OneEarth Living is a global leader on sustainable lifestyles through the Beacon for Sustainable Living co-led with the Hot or Cool Institute. In Canada, OneEarth Living leads a Lighter Living initiative in SW British Columbia in partnership with Vancity. OneEarth Living works with cities to enable sustainable living in partnership with C40 Cities and BCIT Centre for EcoCities.</p><p>In 2018, Vanessa received the 2018 YWCA Women of Distinction Award in Environmental Sustainability.<br></p></div> | https://nzwc.ca/about/who-we-are/GovernancePictures/VanessaTimmer.jpg, Vanessa Timmer
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| PAC Global | 49 | PAC Global | Andrew | Macdonald | Management Board | <div class="ExternalClassF54E76915B84476D8EFDE67BCC6A30EB"><p>Andrew manages industry association PAC Global's packaging sustainability program – PAC NEXT, and co-teaches PAC’s Circularity Course. As PAC's lead on reusables, Andrew tracks innovation & research, sits on Canada Plastics Pact (CPP) and NZWC reusable packaging working groups, represents PAC on the PR3 reuse standards panel, and has a global network active in this field.</p>
<p>Andrew previously lectured at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) on Sustainability in Print & Packaging and holds a Master of Environmental Studies from York University.</p></div> | https://nzwc.ca/about/who-we-are/GovernancePictures/andrew-macdonald.jpg, Andrew
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| RECYC-QUÉBEC | 28 | RECYC-QUÉBEC | Isabelle | Moïse | Management Board | <div class="ExternalClass60B819D72E2A44BFBB40843D9E9A0A81"><p>
<strong>Directrice des operations, RECYC-QUÉBEC </strong></p><p>Isabelle Moïse, who holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from HEC Montréal, has over 20 years' professional experience in various fields, including general management, communications, organizational and strategic development, project management and team management.</p><p>Her diversified career path has seen her occupy key positions, enabling her to acquire versatile expertise and solid skills in a number of strategic areas. In particular, she has managed over 200 event projects worldwide. Her leadership has been a driving force behind the success of these international projects and testifies to her ability to mobilize teams to achieve ambitious goals.</p><p>Her varied experience gives her a unique perspective on the business world, as well as a recognized ability to lead complex projects, develop strategic partnerships and propose innovative solutions to meet challenges.</p><p>In 2020, Isabelle Moïse joined RECYC-QUÉBEC's management team as Director of Operations, where she oversees issues related to the organization's strategic development, including the circular economy, waste reduction and sustainable development. Her commitment to responsible practices and her desire to shape a greener future are at the heart of her work. She emphasizes the importance of innovation in meeting today's challenges in a sustainable way.<br></p></div> | https://nzwc.ca/about/who-we-are/GovernancePictures/isabelle-moise.jpg, Isabelle Moïse
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| Recycling Alternative | 9 | Recycling Alternative | Louise | Schwarz | Management Board | <div class="ExternalClass7921F21416964CC29BF49569F7C933EA"><p><strong>Co-Founder and Co-Owner, Recycling Alternative</strong></p><p>Louise is the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Recycling Alternative, a Vancouver based business providing recycling and waste reduction services throughout the Lower Mainland since 1989. Together with business partner Robert Weatherbe, the company has garnered a reputation for community collaborations and innovative approaches to waste diversion and local recovery through models such as the Vancouver Biodiesel Co-operative, Food Scrap Drop Spots, Zero Waste Events, Recycle In Strathcona, and opening the greenHUB co-location model in 2014. Currently Recycling Alternative is working with local partners to develop closed loop recovery and materials upcycling opportunities within an industrial Green Enterprise Zone close to downtown Vancouver.</p><p>Louise sits on the boards of the Cultch and Our Social Fabric. Louise received the ‘Woman of Distinction Award’ in May 2012, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013 for her work in environment and sustainability and in 2014 the City of Vancouver’s Award of Excellence for Greenest City Leadership. She holds degrees in Political Science and Spanish Literature from UBC, and a Teaching Degree from University of Glasgow.</p></div> | https://nzwc.ca/about/who-we-are/GovernancePictures/LouiseSchwarz.jpg, Louise Schwarz
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| Recycling Council of Alberta | 41 | Recycling Council of Alberta | Jennifer | Koole | Management Board | <div class="ExternalClass22B04FADB2964D9F8DDA435266B32C5A"><p>
<strong>Recycling Council of Alberta</strong></p><p>Jennifer Koole is the Executive Director of the Recycling Council of Alberta, a non-profit organization with over 350 members. With a degree in environmental science, many years in municipal government, and international experience as a zero waste consultant, Jennifer brings both technical insight and on-the-ground perspective to advancing circular economy and waste reduction initiatives. She’s passionate about connecting people and ideas to drive collaboration, spark innovation, and help communities, businesses, and policymakers reimagine waste as a valuable resource in building a more sustainable future.</p></div> | https://nzwc.ca/about/who-we-are/GovernancePictures/JenniferKoole.jpg, Jennifer Koole
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| Recycling Council of British Columbia | 2 | Recycling Council of British Columbia | Christoph | Schultz | Management Board | <div class="ExternalClass7995291447AD4256B8249C09E749C123"><p>
<b>Recycling Council of British Columbia</b><br></p><p>Christoph Schultz is the Executive Director of the Recycling Council of British Columbia. A strategic leader with a strong background in sustainable development and organizational management, he has extensive experience in addressing global environmental and economic challenges through innovative approaches and forming collaborative partnerships.</p>Having lived and worked in seven countries, Christoph has firsthand experience with the challenges of effective waste management globally. These experiences deeply influenced him and shaped his commitment to sustainability, effective waste management and advancing a circular economy.</div><div class="ExternalClass7995291447AD4256B8249C09E749C123"><br><p>Christoph holds a Master’s Degree in Development Economics and Policy from the University of Manchester and a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the University of Calgary.</p></div> | https://nzwc.ca/about/who-we-are/GovernancePictures/ChristophSchultz.jpg, Christoph Schultz
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| Retail Council of Canada | 22 | Retail Council of Canada | Julie Dickson | Olmstead | Management Board | | https://nzwc.ca/about/who-we-are/GovernancePictures/JulieDickson.jpg, Julie
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| Return-It | 37 | Return-It | Sandy | Sigmund | Management Board | <div class="ExternalClass3A83A472790F45F2AC8497037834492D"><p><strong>Vice President, Development & Chief Marketing Officer</strong></p><p>Sandy Sigmund is Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of Encorp Pacific Canada. She has been a senior executive with Encorp since its inception in 1995 and leads the stewardship agency’s marketing, communications and program development efforts. Prior to Encorp, Sandy had an extensive career in retail management specializing in sales, marketing, and merchandising. Sandy is a BCIT graduate in marketing and business administration and holds a certification from the Institute of Corporate Directors, UBC in Governance for Directors of Not-for-Profit Organizations. She has previously sat on the Board of Directors for the Recycling Council of BC and the Burnaby Board of Trade. Currently Sandy is the President of the board for the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society and also serves on the board of BC Technology for Learning.<br></p></div> | https://nzwc.ca/about/who-we-are/GovernancePictures/SandySigmund.jpg, Sandy Sigmund
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| Surrey Board of Trade | 23 | Surrey Board of Trade | Jay | Rao | Management Board | <div class="ExternalClass4BF85681458949E8915E3F97699447B6"><div><p>Jay Rao, P.Eng., CSAP has served as Chair of the Environment Team at the Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade since 2011. He is a past Director of the Board and currently serves as a Director with the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of British Columbia (ACEC-BC). Professionally, Jay is the Director of Environmental Services for Western Canada at EXP Services Inc., a multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, design and consulting services firm operating across North America.
With over 28 years of experience, Jay specializes in the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites, as well as waste treatment and management. He has been a Contaminated Sites Approved Professional (CSAP) with the BC Ministry of Environment and Parks since 2011 and has been actively involved in British Columbia’s environmental sector since 2001.
Jay is passionate about advancing “Zero Waste” initiatives. Through his leadership at the Surrey & White Rock Board of Trade, he has contributed to the development of policy positions on waste management, waste reduction, and circular economy strategies.<br></p></div></div> | https://nzwc.ca/about/who-we-are/GovernancePictures/JayRao.jpg, Jay Rao
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| Telus | 47 | Telus | Catherine | Leighton | Management Board | <div class="ExternalClass4EED3532443F436CB9DB683EDF2380CB"><p>Catherine Leighton is the Senior Strategy Manager, Environment at TELUS. For over fifteen years, Catherine has specialized in sustainability, behavior change, and circular economy. She serves on the National Zero Waste Council Management Board and has worked at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Circular Innovation Council. Catherine holds a Masters in Environment and Resource Studies from the University of Waterloo.
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| The Salvation Army Thrift Store | 29 | The Salvation Army Thrift Store | Tonny | Colyn | Management Board | <div class="ExternalClass3FC9277E1369424DB26F35C27914A24C"><p><strong>National Director Business Development and Sustainability, The Salvation Army, National Recycling Operations</strong></p><p>Tonny has represented The Salvation Army Thrift Store National Recycling Operation, Canada's largest non-profit contributors in thrifted waste diversion, since 2013. She is currently a member of the National Leadership Team holding the position of National Director of Business Development and Sustainability. Tonny has been instrumental in establishing The Salvation Army Canada as a national and global leader in not only textile reuse and recycling, but also the reuse and recycling of all other household items through thrift.</p><p>Tonny is well known for her enthusiasm, involvement and leadership in several associations including being the President and co-founder of the National Association for Charitable Textile Recycling (NACTR), Vice-President with Nova Scotia's Association for Textile Recycling (AFTeR), steering committee member with Ontario Textile Diversion Collaborative as well as a board member with National Zero Waste Council. She has earned many speaking opportunities and partnerships in the world of thrift and waste diversion. As the author of the published paper A Tipping Point: The Canadian Textile Diversion Industry, Tonny is well known across the waste sector as a Canadian pioneer in textile diversion.</p></div> | https://nzwc.ca/about/who-we-are/GovernancePictures/TonnyColyn.jpg, Tonny Colyn
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