Kerith Kelly Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

United States

Founded waste management awareness program in Los Angeles County. Focus on educational outreach to youth about the health and environmental impacts of consumer packaging materials. Curriculum topics include biochemical makeup, sources of production, waste management, human health, compostable solutions, material recovery, decarbonizing built environments, waste diversion, alternatives to plastics, and waste-to-energy solutions.• Operate a hybrid cooperative of 500+ coalition partners in 20 countries committed to environmental justice, public safety, and alternative packaging options for small businesses.• Maintain trash inventory database sorted by recyclability, brand, chemical pollutants, producer, market, and economic impact; merged findings with 5 Gyres in 2019.• Design circular waste models for schools addressing "ecology, equity, & economy".• Collaborate in discussion groups focused on solving petroleum-based food packaging as it impacts health, sustainability, and the environment.• Host expert panels on negative health outcomes of cross-contamination and on consumer education.• Lowered compostable container costs for small businesses by 30% through collaboration with wholesale partners.• Connected plastics pollution program with a global audience through a 5 Gyres Teaching Ambassador affiliation.• Affiliated with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Plastic Treaty.

United States

Project organization, coordination and implementation across the US for multiple private companies, non-profit organizations, and political campaigners. Representative roles include:• Coordinating campaign events for nationwide clientele in California and New York states.• Advising about land preservation work in New York and California, including database creation and social media outreach.• Preparing business plans for California-based composting companies and medical professionals.• Coordinating campaign events for three successful city council candidates.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Responsible for IT connectivity monitoring, voter privacy protection, and devices at voting locations throughout Los Angeles County.

California

Advised healthcare companies, doctors, nurses, and medical organizations about strategies for ensuring governmental compliance. Collaborated with contracting and Legal departments to complete metrics, accountability, compliance and program negotiations. Directed operations of a lawyer and two paralegals. Introduced remote employment including home office setup with secure communications.• Established secure application protocols to facilitate the transition from fax to cloud-based services, including Medicare's PECOS program.• Reorganized legal department and contracting department allowing for software implementation.• Ensured software compliance with HIPPA/HITECH Act of 2009.• Counseled senior management regarding software purchasing options.

Studies Toward Bachelor'S Of Science, Biochemistry And Molecular Biology, Dean'S List - Biology - Winter Quarter 1997

Activities and Societies: Sociology Minor. Kinesiology Focus.Attended 2 years until Father became terminally ill. Left school to work.

Studies Toward Master'S In Business Administration, Continuing Education And Professional Development, Mba

Activities and Societies: Adult Night Classes. Admission in Master's Program based on Professional Experience as a Director in Healthcare.