Heidi Sanborn
CEO Executive Director @National Stewardship Action Council
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WORK HISTORY
CEO Executive Director @National Stewardship Action Council
Sacramento, CA, US
NSAC supports Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to conserve resources, reduce costs to local governments, create jobs in remanufacturing, and provide a circular economy. NSAC’s goal is to align public and private sectors through information and partnerships to implement and ensure sustainable recovery systems where producers have an appropriate level of sharing in the responsibility for those systems.“I am very excited after eight years of leading CPSC to take that experience and move beyond primarily education about what producer responsibility means, to advocating nationally for this policy approach,” said Heidi Sanborn, Executive Director of NSAC. In 2017 we sponsored AB 1158 in California and it was signed by Governor Brown to dramatically increase the recycling of carpet and we did it in partnership with Interface. This bill has already resulted in bringing Aquafil signing a lease in Woodland which will create over 50 jobs in nylon recycling solving waste problems while expanding CA\'s waste management infrastructure.
EDUCATION
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science - Public Service
University of Southern California
Master's Public Administration, Non-Profit and Government Management
SKILLS
ABOUT HEIDI SANBORN
At the helm of the National Stewardship Action Council, my role intertwines advocacy for a circular economy with the creation of sustainable recovery systems. Our organization diligently bridges the gap between the public and private sectors, fostering partnerships for environmental stewardship.With a focus on Extended Producer Responsibility, our team\'s efforts have been instrumental in driving legislative changes and enabling job creation in remanufacturing. My commitment lies in shaping an economy where businesses thrive responsibly, aligning economic growth with ecological mindfulness.* Motivated Executive Director with extensive experience across the solid waste industry. I seek to join a world-class organization as a Strategic Consultant, Board Member, or Chief Operating Officer.* Proven leader focused on collaborating with the private sector and governments to reduce waste, improve products, and implement cost-effective projects to protect public health and the environment and support a circular economy.* Broad-based record of success in consulting, managing, influencing, and establishing multiple organizations-the California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) and Stewardship Action Foundation-both 501c3 non-profit corporations, along with the National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC), a 501c4 nonprofit corporation.Areas of Expertise:* Strategic Business Environmental Policy Consulting* Founder & Board Engagement* State and Local Policy Development, Passage and Implementation* Revenue Growth* Process Improvement* Collaboration Across Business SectorsSelected Career Achievements:* Ensure board policies are visionary and achievable while keeping rates low and power reliable and ensuring a quick transition to a clean, equitable grid for all customers. Led organization to expand global policy influence by leading delegation to COP 28 in Dubai and signing the first international net zero carbon utility pledge with leaders from Edison International and other world utilities.* Sponsored and passed California’s stewardship legislation AB 11••••17), SB 21•••18), SB 726 Caballero (2019), AB 72•••19), SB 34•••22), and SB 54 (2022) to enable passage into state law. SB 1066, SB 1143, and in 2024, AB 863 all made it to Governor Newsom’s desk and 2 of 3 were signed into law.Email me at h••••@heidisanborn.com.
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