New Voices

Nate Francisco talks about his job as executive director and CEO of Southern Idaho Solid Waste.

David Henry talks about his job as a Harbin Engineering consulting engineer and project manager.

Elizabeth Ghiorso, solid waste manager for the city of New Braunfels, Texas, shares the story behind her family's history in the waste industry and her move from the corporate world to the public sector.

Mateja Vidovic Klanac talks about her job as an engineering consultant at SCS Engineers.

Allie Omens talks about her position as Zero Waste Program Coordinator for Metro Nashville Waste Services.

Nigel Baummer, an engineer with Herrera Environmental Consultants, shares his experience working in and designing landfills, as well as his views on the future of landfill planning.

Coryanne Mansell discusses her time with the Center for EcoTechnology and her experience connecting food waste generators with organizations that can help divert food waste from landfills.

Sean Lukas of Casella Waste Systems describes how he transitioned to waste and recycling and became a division manager serving Clinton County, New York, for Casella.

Brynn Mosello of Mazza Recycling shares lessons she’s learned in her role and the challenges that come with community outreach and education.

Ashleigh Garnes, general manager of the Blue Ridge, Virginia, market for Meridian Waste, discusses her role in the industry and challenges she's faced in her line of work.