08/26/2026
One of my dreams was to meet Michael Bloomberg or attend an event at Bloomberg due to the organizations commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability. Well, dreams do come true! In 2025 I had the honor of serving as the keynote speaker for The Ursuline School Global Symposium, which also gave me the incredible opportunity to visit Bloomberg. I am deeply grateful to Maria Barton for the invitation and to Jill Patricot, Bloomberg instructor, for helping make this experience possible. For years, I have been integrating ESG, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), sustainability, economics, and biomass market development into my mission and vision. Today, that journey is evolving into something even greater. Our research focuses on developing biomass markets and was supported through a USDA NIFA grant awarded in 2024. Twenty-one years of managing materials, creating pathways for waste diversion, understanding economics, and believing that waste can become a resource have led me to this incredible destination. I am grateful for the journey and look forward to sharing the announcement and new initiative in September. Never underestimate anyone, when you underestimate me you underestimate yourself. Sending everyone positive energy.