Activating strong female participation and engagement in the waste management and recycling industry
W2RO Women of Waste (WoW) subcommittee launched in 2021 to provide enhanced support, engagement and value to women across the sector. The WoW subcommittee’s mission is to develop and support initiatives empowering strong female participation and engagement in the waste management and recycling industry.
One of the first initiatives completed was research to help understand the needs and views of the sector. The results of the survey is assisting the subcommittee in enhancing the support for women across the waste management section. Beyond the research, initiatives in the works will include outreach to like-minded groups, hosting targeted events based on some of the intel received from the survey and developing material for younger females still pursuing their education.
The purpose of this web page is to provide you access to the latest information from the subcommittee; meet subcommittee members; find out about upcoming events, and so much more!
Read the latest news from the Women of Waste subcommittee:
We want to congratulate Lisa Immel and Carly Lacy from Walker Industries as our WoW Spotlight recipients!
Lisa Immel Bio:
With over 16 years at Walker, and 12 years of experience in the field, Lisa Immel is a dedicated Operations Supervisor at Walkers Niagara Compost Site. A passionate advocate for sustainability, Lisa has been instrumental in driving waste reduction, diversion, and circular economy initiatives.
Lisa has successfully implemented various strategies to divert organic waste from landfills, including equipment optimization, quality control programs, and community education. Through their efforts, Walkers Niagara Compost Site transforms 65,000 MT of organic material annually, into valuable high-quality compost, significantly reducing the region's environmental footprint.
Beyond their operational responsibilities, Lisa is a dedicated mentor and educator. They actively share their knowledge and experiences to inspire others in the field and promote sustainable practices within the community.
Lisa Immel's commitment to sustainability and their contributions to the circular economy has made a lasting impact on the Niagara Region and beyond.
WoW Subcommittee
Co-Chairs:
Ashley Capano
Client Executive
Purves Redmond Limited
Betsy Varghese
Partner
Dillon Consulting Limited
Subcommittee Members:
Andrea Ivanovs,
Advisor, Waste Collections
Regional Municipality of Peel
Beverley Newman,
Manager of Innovation & Optimization
WM
Jennifer Hincks
Operations Manager - Canada
Big Truck Rental
Kayla Kleber,
Sales & Marketing Manager
Nova Products
Michelle Courtney
Controller
Bluewater Recycling Association (BRA)
Nadine Kerr
Director Of Transfer Stations & Landfill Operations City of Toronto
Paulina Leung
Chief Sustainability Officer
Emterra Group
Rachael Graziotto
Compliance Manager
RLG Systems Canada Inc.
Trish Edmond
Principal, Senior Environmental Engineer
WSP
Meet the Women of Waste Subcommittee members - Click here to read their bios.
To read the Women of Waste (WoW) Subcommittee Terms of Reference.