NWRA Women’s Council elects new leadership for 2021

The National Waste & Recycling Association’s (NWRA's) Women’s Council announced Dec. 7 that it has elected new leadership for 2021.

According to the organization, the Women’s Council fosters the professional development of women in the waste industry while striving to increase their business, financial and leadership skills through education, workshops, mentoring and networking.

In addition, the Women’s Council offers scholarships to students in pursuit of a career in the environmental industry.

The 2021 Women’s Council officers and committee chairs include:

President: Faith Zydowsky, Sierra Container Group

Vice president: Katie Raverty-Evans, Best Way Disposal

Secretary: Cheryl Waite, Perkins Manufacturing

Treasurer: Allia Saydjari, Wheelabrator

Scholarship chair: Tammy Holzman, Waste Connections

Fundraising chair: Pam Caron, Risk Strategies

Membership/marketing chair: Samantha Podgorny, Environmental Solutions

Professional development chair, special projects: Laura Askin, M&G Solutions

Professional development chair, ABC book: Katie Raverty-Evans, Best Way Disposal

Staff liaison: Peggy Macenas, NWRA

Past president: Carmen Smothers