From hand-sorting compost and recyclables at the University of Oregon’s Zero Waste program to managing commercial waste and recycling accounts in the Portland Metro area, my passion for the waste & recycling industry grows stronger with each tick of the clock.
Lauren Scher is currently the Oregon and Washington Program Manager for PaintCare. In this position, she is responsible for correspondence with state agencies, overseeing state program staff, and managing on the ground operations. Prior to this role, Lauren served as the Oregon Program Coordinator for PaintCare. Relevant experience includes a position at Portland State University as a Development/Fundraising Coordinator.
How long and in what capacity(s) have you been involved with AOR (committees, conferences, tours ,etc.)?
Hi! I’m Haley (she/her). I am the Materials Management grants coordinator at the Department of Environmental Quality. I am currently leading an equity focused strategic plan to make our grants program more accessible and equitable for all Oregon communities. In my role I also research grant-funding opportunities for the Recycling Modernization Act and I serve on the Community Engagement and Outreach Environmental Justice Workgroup.
Since 2014, Laura Leebrick has served as the Community & Governmental Affairs Manager for Rogue Waste, Inc., based in Medford, Oregon. She has 24 years of experience in the private sector solid waste and recycling realm, in roles ranging from recycling education and outreach, collection and transfer station operations management, solid waste industry advocacy, and public affairs.
Elizabeth Cole is a Recycling & Waste Reduction Program Coordinator with the City of Beaverton. She works on numerous projects from assisting Beaverton businesses with recycling and waste reduction to regional campaigns on food waste prevention as well as collaborative projects to improve recycling at multifamily communities. Elizabeth holds a B.S. in Wildlife Science from Oregon State University and an M.B.A. from DeVry University.
Name: Samantha Womack
In what University/College are you currently enrolled, or if an Americorps Volunteer, where are you working/volunteering? Banks High School
Tell us about your major or current career path. I am planning on going to college to become an engineer and work in the Department of Defense. I have many diverse interests outside of career and one of such is volunteering.
What is the name of your business or organization?
The Recycling Partnership
What is the name of your business or organization? Providence
What does your business/organization do? Healthcare
