AOR New Member Spotlight: Meet Rodney Bloom
What is your name? Rodney Bloom
Where do you work and what do you do? University of Oregon, Coordinator of Facilities/Custodial Coordinator
What is your name? Rodney Bloom
Where do you work and what do you do? University of Oregon, Coordinator of Facilities/Custodial Coordinator
Welcome new student member Hayden Hendersen!
Name: Hayden Hendersen
In what university/college are you currently enrolled, or if an AmeriCorps volunteer, where are you working/volunteering?
Portland State University
Tell us about your major or current career path.
What is your name? Celeste Lewis
Where do you work and what do you do? I am an Architect and I work for myself at the moment
Tell us how you enbrace recycling/sustainability into your home or workplace? I'm a master recycler and a recycling geek.
What motivates you to recycle and live sustainably? my child
What is your name? Shelly Paredes
Where do you work and what do you do? JLL. I am the Sustainability and Compliance Manager (Solid Waste Program) for a large chip manufacturer.
Tell us how you enbrace recycling/sustainability into your home or workplace? I oversee solid waste program development for our global client and practice recycling at home. I am also a Metro/Master Recycler.
What is your name? Eric Finley
Where do you work and what do you do? Senior Project Manager at REMBE Inc. and Green Team Leader. I design and sell combustible dust safety systems for customers throughout North America while supporting our engineering team. I'm also creating eco-friendly changes within the company through our Green Team initiative.
What is your name? Beth Finnson
Where do you work and what do you do? Retired dental hygienist
Tell us how you enbrace recycling/sustainability into your home or workplace? At home I use all my containers to separate garbage, recycle, compost and glass. also take plastics and styrofoam to drop off sites
What motivates you to recycle and live sustainably? to have a healthier world for future generations
What is your name? DeAnn Welker
Where do you work and what do you do? Marketing Manager, Solid Waste, at JRMA
Tell us how you embrace recycling/sustainability into your home or workplace? I think about recycling and sustainability in everything I consume, use, reuse, and discard. Now I even think about it professionally. I am working toward the Recycling 101 certificate, and learning that I could do so much more.
Name: Keyonda Smith PhD
In what University/College are you currently enrolled, or if an Americorps Volunteer, where are you working/volunteering?: Trident University
Tell us about your major or current career path: Post Doctoral Researcher
Are there any particular segments of the recycling/materials management industry that you would like to work in?: Reusables
What is your name?: Mikey Strauhal
Where do you work and what do you do?: I work globally; currently the Americas and I design waste management systems for companies. I specialize with events with a focus on music and art festivals.
What is your name? Sandra Hungate
Where do you work and what do you do? I'm the Vice President of VERDE and Recycling Perks. VERDE is our environmental marketing/outreach agency, and Recycling Perks is our residential outreach platform. I oversee the team and all operations.