Zero Waste 
Courtney Scott has worked in household hazardous waste for 12 years. She began her career with the San Rafael Fire Department coordinating the Marin HHW Facility in partnership with Marin Resource Recycling and Zero Waste Marin. Currently, she is the HHW Program Manager for Zero Waste Sonoma managing the HHW and e-waste programs. She’s been … Read more
Whitney Reuling is a native of Sonoma County, raised in Forestville on a small farm and vineyard. Prior to joining Sonoma Family Meal, Whitney spent over a decade in New York City, developing and managing impactful programs providing nutrition and culinary education, healthy foods access, and job training. Whitney holds a sociology degree from Boston … Read more
Born and raised in the hills of Nevada County, Marie Kneemeyer came to the bay area to receive her BFA in Graphic Arts and minor in Art History from Dominican University of CA. Using her skills, she became a freelance Graphic Artist but found herself craving a more eco-minded direction. Marie joined Daily Acts Organization … Read more
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Kelly Conrad received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration & Marketing with a minor in English & Professional Writing from the University of Puget Sound in Washington. After completing the Wine Marketing post-graduate program at Cal Poly, Kelly went on to work for such wineries as EOS … Read more
Sloane Pagal has been managing zero waste programs with Zero Waste Sonoma for over three years. Notable projects include the beverage container recycling pilot, recycling infrastructure payment program, local foodware ordinances and program development for reusables. She co-leads the Sonoma County Reuse Coalition, has established a core of local fixers to help extend the useful … Read more
Dr. Joanne Brasch holds a PhD in Textile Economics and Environmental Analysis from the University of California, Davis, where she also received a Master’s degree in Textile Science and a Bachelor’s degree in International Agricultural Development. With more than 13 years of academic work experience, Joanne has held lecturer and research appointments at UC Davis, … Read more
Nicole graduated in 2018 with a Bachelors of Science in Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning at the University of California, Davis. As an undergraduate student, she directed waste diversion and sustainability programs as Unit Director of the Campus Center for the Environment partnered with the university. Before joining CAW, Nicole worked in the California State … Read more
Heidi is the founding Director of the National Stewardship Action Council. With over 30 years of experience being a leader in the solid waste industry, Heidi is the nation’s foremost expert on producer responsibility and product stewardship. In her personal time, Heidi is an elected Board Member representing Ward 7 on the Sacramento Municipal Utility … Read more
Alan Siegle Alan has been farming for over 45 years. From 1978 through 2000, Alan was a partner in Bennett Valley Farm. He was a co-founding partner of Sonoma Compost Company, which began in 1985 and operated the county-wide organics composting program from 1993 thru 2015. Alan served on the Sonoma County Planning Commission from … Read more
Mr. Brad Baker currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of SOMO Group (SOMO). SOMO is an investment holding company with investments in commercial real estate, wellness and fitness facilities, co working and clean energy. SOMO designs, builds, owns and manages both residential and commercial real estate. In addition to directing the company holdings and … Read more