President

Pam has spent her career engaging New Yorkers and driving them to take action. She led marketing for the NY Knicks through two NBA Finals, then was CMO for Madison Square Garden, responsible for all properties, including Radio City Music Hall and MSG Network. She was the global marketing chief for Blue Man Group and served as the founding Executive Director for Fotografiska New York. Raised in Brazil and Mexico, Pam has an MBA from The Wharton School and a BA from Stanford University.

Executive Director

Julie joined the Sanitation Foundation in 2019, after working at American Express in partnership marketing and at the NYC Parks Department on sustainability projects and a public-private partnership to install free public Wi-Fi in parks citywide. She holds a B.A. in Urban Studies from Columbia University, an M.B.A. from NYU and is a recipient of the Waste 360 40 Under 40 Award.

Director, Development & Partnerships

Caroline leads the Foundation’s development strategy and fundraising, creating mission-aligned opportunities to grow the organization. Prior to joining the Foundation in May 2021, she spent eight years building and leading marketing, communications, and sales strategy teams at a search advertising company. A lifelong New Yorker, Caroline is also a longtime volunteer and supporter of several NYC civic organizations and parks. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Middlebury College.

Director, Volunteer Programs

Halima works with communities to make positive change. She leads the Foundation’s volunteer programs with a human-centered lens, using design methodology to craft innovative models for change and mobilize her fellow New Yorkers to take action. She has over 10 years of experience in design education leadership—at the Smithsonian and Pratt Institute—guiding communities across the country to design collaborative solutions for a better future. She holds a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design and an MPS from Pratt Institute.

Youth Education Director

Fran joined the team as the Youth Education Director to help develop a strategic vision for how youth and educators can work together to re-think our collective responsibility to waste. She draws on her program development experience working with The New York Botanical Garden, The National Wildlife Federation and ExpandED Schools. She holds a B.A. in Anthropology from NYU and a M.A. in Education from Brooklyn College.

Volunteer Program Manager

Antoinette is a Program Manager at the Sanitation Foundation. She managed the Clean City Alliance pilot program for 8 months. She currently helps to manage the volunteer program, where she works on the Foundation’s mission-aligned cleaning initiatives that foster community and corporate partnerships. Antoinette comes from a background focused on guest experience and guest journeys in different hospitality industries and believes in making meaningful connections with everyone she meets. Antoinette is passionate about initiatives that preserve and protect our oceans from pollution and waste reduction. She is an alum of the University of Technology in her native country, Jamaica.

Youth Education & Communications Manager

David supports the Foundation’s educational programming. Given his background in K-12 education and journalism, he is particularly focused on storytelling, and advancing educational programs related to recycling and sustainability, such as the Foundation’s Follow Your Waste game and curriculum. He holds a B.A. in Journalism from Ithaca College and an M.S. in Sustainability in the Urban Environment from the City College of New York.

Community Engagement Manager

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Johari "Nova" James is a Youth Mentor, business owner, community activist, hip-hop artist & artist manager. Through his company Str8OuttaBklyn Media LLC, he creates employment opportunities for youth, as well as youth and community initiatives such as art programs, neighborhood cleanups, and youth resume workshops. Creating safe and sustainable spaces in the black community, controlled by community residents, is at the core of what Johari is all about.

NYC Service Member

Michele is a serving AmeriCorps member working with the Sanitation Foundation. She supports programming, partnerships and communications. She’s excited to meaningfully engage the community around waste diversion and creating a more sustainable NYC . Prior to joining the Foundation, she spent twelve years building and leading the Programming and Events Department at Brooklyn Grange. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from Pitzer College.

Senior Program Manager

Jenny first joined the team as the project manager for the Zero Waste Academy (ZWA) and worked on launching its inaugural iteration in 2021. She currently manages the NYC Trash Academy (formerly ZWA) program and assists with a variety of other projects. Jenny is most passionate about wellness, education, and community building. She has an affinity for the visual arts and holds a B.A. in Biology from the University of Delaware, and a M.S. in Sustainability from the City College of New York.

Project Manager - Education & Outreach

Born and raised in California, Deborah is an educator, collaborator, and creator living and working in New York City. Her love for community building, education, and cheering on NYC’s Strongest has led her to the magical work of the Sanitation Foundation. A 2021 Zero Waste Academy graduate and current Sustainability Strategies Master’s Certificate candidate at The New School, Lohse also holds a Certificate in Filmmaking from NYU School of Professional Studies and a B.A. in Dance and B.A. in Theater from UC San Diego.

NYC Service Member

Joyce is a serving AmeriCorps member working with the Sanitation Foundation, supporting programming, partnerships and communications. She’s passionate about fostering cleaner, greener, more sustainable neighborhoods through community-driven environmental action while also supporting those in need. Prior to joining the Foundation, she volunteered with local cleanups and food distribution programs. In her free time, she volunteers with Heart of Dinner’s Call Team. She holds a B.S. in Advertising and Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology and has over six years of experience in marketing and logistics within the food and beverage industry, with expertise in direct-to-consumer (DTC), retail, wholesale and consumer packaged goods (CPG).

Community Engagement Associate

Brenda is a Community Engagement Associate assisting with community cleanups. She enjoys engaging with her community by volunteering at her local park in the Bronx. In 2022 she completed the Compost and Farm Apprenticeship Program at Earth Matter in Governor’s Island, where she familiarized herself with a variety of commercial and homemade compost devices. Brenda seeks to broaden her knowledge in sustainability to educate the public and reduce waste in NYC.

Community Engagement Associate

Sai is a native of Mumbai, India and has lived in New York for 21 years. In her spare time, she likes to learn and educate herself on being a zero-waste ambassador for the community and has an interest in the sustainability space. She is a graduate of Zero Waste Academy and Master Composter certified. She loves taking care of her succulent plants and is learning not to overwater them. She is also training in Hindustani (Indian) classical music since 2020.

Community Engagement Associate

Jessica is a Brooklyn native of Mexican American heritage, has pursued her academic passions with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a Master's in Criminology. Outside of her academic pursuits, Jessica commits her spare time to a noble cause: keeping the streets of New York clean. Whether through volunteering, community initiatives, or personal efforts, her dedication to maintaining a safe and orderly environment underscores her commitment to serving her community beyond her professional endeavors. Jessica's proactive approach exemplifies her proactive spirit and desire to make a positive impact in her hometown.

Community Engagement Associate

Community Engagement Associate