Natalie is a behavior change strategist that has spent the past 11+ years as a waste consultant specializing in solid waste policy planning and implementation across the nation. She leads the firm’s Education & Outreach team and partnerships with edible food and single-use plastic clients.

Kirk leads the firm’s Waste Characterization team, overseeing project planning and logistics, data management, and logistical coordination with waste haulers and municipal staff to implement fieldwork for large-scale studies. Over the past decade he has worked with public, private, and non-profit organizations in the waste industry, from state agencies to local municipalities.

Kendra spent 15+ years in professional and school kitchens working as a chef before becoming overwhelmed with the amount of food and plastic waste. She leads projects for the Cities of Burbank and Glendale and provides SB 1383 implementation for organic waste and edible food.

Antonella leads municipal projects rolling out edible food and single-use plastic implementation projects in Palm Springs, Ceres, and for the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. She has led multiple out-of-state outreach projects and as a waste characterization sorter in LA County.

Rebecca leads edible food recovery and plastics policy projects for the cities of Burbank, Glendale and Santa Clarita. She is a graduate of the Burbank Waste Warriors program and has a certificate in Sustainability from UCLA extension. Rebecca uses her improv and writing experience to affect change within the world of sustainability, waste reduction, and community building.

Laney leads a variety of ReCREATE projects including route reviews and public education & outreach initiatives. Her passion for sustainability and environmental justice have contributed to her experience in waste management, community building, and public outreach. Through her work, she aims to empower her community to work together towards a more sustainable future for all.

Kim is an accomplished waste management professional with over 4 years of experience in the field with experience overseeing solid waste programs at a U.S. Naval Base and as a a Sustainability Project Manager in San Francisco. She plays a key role in achieving zero waste compliance through conducting training sessions with her own educational materials, conducting diversion audits, and assisting with route reviews, and is certified in Sustainable Resource Management through San Jose State University.

Her passion is lived through her work every day, where she deeply values assisting organizations and municipalities to achieve their zero waste goals.

Rebecca is the lead edible food recovery technical assistance specialist for the City of Riverside. She develops relationships to establish programs.

Claire brings her background in sustainability and waste transformation to support edible food recovery and route review projects. Prior to joining ReCREATE, she worked in the sustainability office for her school and interned at a local renewable energy cooperative.

Vanessa brings her experience working as a team leader at Trader Joes to edible food recovery technical support to generators and organizations. She is the lead inspector for the City of La Mirada.