Erin Victor, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine. Her research focuses on the social dimensions of circular economy policies and sustainable materials management. Drawing on her prior experience managing solid waste and sustainability initiatives for state and local government, Dr. Victor is dedicated to collaborative research that informs just and effective environmental policy solutions. She received her B.A. from Kalamazoo College, her M.S. from the University of Michigan, and her Ph.D. from the University of Maine, where her dissertation examined the politics of disposable packaging in the U.S. and Canada. 

Mikey Pasciuto currently serves as the Chief Sustainability Officer at Scrapp, a start-up dedicated to creating data-driven sustainable waste programs. Through Scrapp, Mikey specializes in product and packaging recyclability globally, zero-waste programs, and all things sustainable packaging. He recently had the privilege to present to his Majesty the King at COP28, as part of Scotland's delegation, about sustainable materials management. Mikey also serves as the President of Collaborative Solid Waste Strategies (CSWS), a local non-profit dedicated to promoting sustainable waste management in New Hampshire. Mikey was born and raised in Massachusetts and graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2021 with a dual degree in Mechanical Engineering and Sustainability. His professional interests include renewable energy, recycling, and sustainable systems. Whenever Mikey isn't working, you can catch him gardening, composting, or spending time with his animals. 

John Minagawa-Webster is Co-Founder of Ecourage Global, a sustainability technology company developing smart refill and reuse infrastructure to help brands, retailers, and institutions reduce single-use packaging waste. With nearly two decades of experience in packaging, consumer products, and packaging equipment, John has held roles spanning quality engineering, technical sales, product management, and business development.

A graduate of Michigan State University's School of Packaging, John earned his MBA from the University of Louisville and has built a career at the intersection of packaging innovation and commercial strategy. Today, he leads initiatives focused on scaling reusable packaging systems and advancing circular economy solutions through data-enabled refill technology.

John is passionate about creating practical, economically viable pathways to reduce packaging waste while improving efficiency across the value chain.

Celeste McMickle is the Director of Market Transformation and Development certification with the USGBC. Celeste has a background in architecture and is a TRUE Advisor, LEED AP and LEED Green Rater. She worked as a LEED consultant for many years before her passion for recycling and composting led her to the world of zero waste and the circular economy.  She serves on the board of NYSAR3 and the NRC and is a certified Master Composter and Permaculture Designer. She is a 2021 recipient for the 40 under 40 award by Waste360. Celeste holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University and a Master of Science in Sustainable Design from the San Francisco Institute of Architecture.

Yarden Harari AIA, LEED AP (BD+C, ID+C, O+M) is a licensed Architect and sustainability advisor at Arcadis. She has led CSR initiatives such as the Just Label and Ecovadis frameworks. Her collaborations on building material reuse, including CoLab workshops, the All For Reuse initiative, and crowdsourced mapping resources bring people together to move toward an inclusive and circular economy in the built environment. Yarden currently serves on the Board of Build Reuse, the premier national nonprofit organization building capacity for deconstruction and reuse. Yarden was recognized in 2021 as a DFC Emerging Leader and an ICSC Centerbuild Leader Under 40 for her ongoing efforts in sustainability and social action.