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Judy Adler is a purpose-driven leader with 29 years of experience in the private, philanthropic, and public sectors and a deep personal passion for building a just and sustainable future for people and our planet. Adler currently serves as Director of the Water Resources Division of the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority where she leads over $250 million/year of clean water investments with a focus on disadvantaged communities.

Adler previously served as Vice President, Head of Global Sustainability & ESG for Gap Inc. and President of the Gap Foundation. Gap Inc. is a $16+billion Fortune 500 company including Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta, and Old Navy brands. In this role, she led the company’s strategies on climate change, water stewardship, human rights, women’s empowerment, enabling economic opportunity, responsible sourcing, corporate giving, and ESG disclosure and reporting. Before joining Gap Inc., Adler served as President and Program Officer for the Turner Foundation, where she led clean energy, climate change, water, biodiversity, and sustainable community programs including corporate engagement strategies. Before joining the Turner Foundation, Adler served as Program Manager for the Sustainability Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resource and Project Manager and Engineer for Metcalf & Eddy (now AECOM).

Adler has a Bachelor of Engineering from Vanderbilt University summa cum laude and a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also has earned a professional engineering license, certified energy manager and LEED Green Associate certifications.

As GFL’s Vice President of Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability Jennifer is responsible for developing GFL’s overall sustainability strategy and communicating that to external stakeholders. Ahluwalia joined GFL in 2018, having worked nearly 20 years as an engineering and environmental consultant focusing on climate change, air quality and waste management. Beyond her work in these technical areas, Ahluwalia has also served as a Board member for several not-for-profit organizations. Ahluwalia is a graduate of the University of British Columbia in Applied Science and is an IFRS FSA Credential Level II Candidate.

“Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s smart business. A solid sustainability plan isn’t just about being good; it’s about staying competitive in a world where consumers and regulations increasingly demand environmental responsibility.”

Chris Atkins is the Director of Worldwide Operations Sustainability at Amazon. In this role, Atkins leads a global team committed to achieving net zero emissions across Amazon’s worldwide logistics footprint by 2040. Chris’ team focuses on sustainability and decarbonization efforts across a wide-range of industries including commercial transportation, aviation, maritime shipping, and the built environment.

Atkins has been with Amazon for over 12 years. Prior to his current role, Atkins was a founding member of the Amazon Transportation Services sustainability team, driving sustainability in the commercial trucking, aviation, and intermodal rail sectors. Prior to his roles in sustainability, Atkins spent several years leading teams across Amazon’s vast fulfillment network. Atkins was a multi-site leader for Amazon’s Global Specialty Fulfillment operation, leading teams covering several markets in the Northeastern US. Atkins is a military veteran who served as an officer in the U.S. Army.

Atkins holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy (West Point), an MBA from Vanderbilt University, and an ALM from Harvard University (Sustainability Studies).

Olga Aulet-Leon is the Director of ESG & Sustainability at Lucid Motors, leading sustainability efforts across the global business. Aulet-Leon has over 10 years of experience in the automotive industry, starting with supply chain management before transitioning to sustainability fulltime in 2017. She combines her background in economics with her passion for sustainability in her approach to improving social and environmental impact in the corporate world. She has extensive experience in various sustainability areas including sustainability strategy, decarbonization, human rights, carbon accounting, partnerships, water and climate risk and opportunities, and employee engagement.

Aulet-Leon has her Master’s in International Relations from Syracuse University and Bachelor’s in Business Economics, with a Minor in Environmental Systems and Society, from UCLA. When not at work, she can be found exploring new horizons on her road bike, hiking the trails with her pup, or enjoying time with her Argentine family.

Lee Berry is the Head of Sustainability at Chewy, leading all environmental, social, and governance initiatives. He is a sustainability leader with over 20 years of experience working across Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and governmental organizations. Berry is an expert in developing enterprise-wide sustainability strategies that build stronger and more resilient businesses, strengthen corporate reputations, mitigate risk, and drive long-term company value creation.

Berry is a regular writer contributor to various non-profits and governmental organizations on environmental impact and sustainability solutions. Lee also serves in the Army Reserves (select military awards include the Bronze Star and Purple Heart). Lee holds a Juris Doctor from University of Mississippi School of Law; a Master of Industrial and Systems Engineering from University of Washington; and Bachelor of Science in Economics from Vanderbilt University.

Tamara E. Brown loves seeing things grow—whether a medical device, chemical plant build, future careers for children in STEM, and (of course) sustainable organizations that are poised for the future.

As Vice President Sustainability for Linde, Brown is responsible for the sustainability strategy, performance reporting, programing, goals, and engagement for the industrial gases leader, spanning across more than 80 countries and amassing the talents of more than 65,000 colleagues worldwide.

Named a White House Champion of Change in 2011 and one of Fortune Magazine’s Heroes of the 500, Brown’s work experiences have informed her personal passion: creating opportunities so that others can realize the potential in their lives. In the last fourteen years the Tech Savvy program she founded has introduced thousands of middle school girls across the country and the adults in their lives to the multiple possibilities in science.

Her career spanned medical device development, technology project management, sustainable development and community engagement and impact.

Brown earned her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt, double-majoring in biomedical engineering and chemical engineering, a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University at Buffalo, and an MBA from Canisius College.

She calls Mississippi home and enjoys living and working in Western Connecticut, where she also writes and gardens, but neither frequently enough!

Andy Clement retired from Kimberly-Clark in March 2024 after 33 years at the company. He held many roles in his time at the company including Chief Customer Officer, Vice President of Sales, General Manager, Strategy Director, Marketing Director, and Manufacturing Director. During his time at Kimberly-Clark, Clement was involved in many sales and marketing activities that focused on Sustainability for KC’s brands and products.

Clement got his executive MBA from Vanderbilt and his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University.

Clement has a son (Jackson) who works in sales, a daughter (Gracie) who is a junior at Kennesaw State University and his wife Diana who is an artist. He enjoys golf, boating, and spending time with his family. He also is heavily involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and is a small group leader at North Point Community Church.

Jake Martino is passionate about sustainability, particularly in the transportation industry. Jake served as the founding Chair of Bridgestone America’s Sustainability Committee and served as a founding Member of Bridgestone America’s Diversity Committee. While at Bridgestone, Martino worked across sustainable material sourcing & recycling, sustainable product development, and sustainable digital solutions to minimize the environmental footprint of transportation & logistics operations. Currently, Martino serves as Vice President of Partnerships at Fleetio where he continues to champion innovative solutions.

William A. Singleton III now serves as the Global Director of Packaging Development at Mars Wrigley Confectionery in Chicago, IL, where he directs and coordinates the actions of a Global Packaging Development team in relentless search of new materials and business model opportunities to future-proof how we might operate in the retail landscape of tomorrow. Specializing in innovation, new product development, and change management, William is known as a dynamic speaker and energetic leader. He also spends his free time helping a wide range of small businesses and inventors in the local community with innovation strategy, sales planning, and product development.

Singleton has over 20 years of Business Model Innovation, R&D, Procurement, and Finance experience spanning the Chocolate, Pet, Food, and Wrigley categories of Mars, Inc. Most recently, he was the Mars Wrigley New Business Development Leader, where he developed the first ever Skittles Vending machine. Prior to this role, he was a Packaging Engineer where he drove new product development, cost savings, quality and sustainability across North America. Singleton has an MBA from Vanderbilt University, Owen School of Business in Nashville, TN and an undergraduate degree in Packaging Science from Clemson University.

Rachel Taplinger is an experienced sustainability expert with a demonstrated history in the consumer goods sector. She is currently the Assistant Vice President of Sustainability for the Maybelline New York brand at L’Oréal. Prior to L’Oréal, she developed foundational sustainability programs at Nike, Revlon and The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) working across supply chain, packaging, operations and marketing, among other functions.

Taplinger earned her MBA in sustainability and strategy from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and a bachelor’s in psychology and communications from Tufts University.

Maury Wolfe is the Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Impact for Cox Enterprises, a private, family-held company with a longstanding commitment to communities and the environment.

Wolfe is responsible for leading ESG reporting and strategy along with community and employee-action programs that support Cox’s ambitious goals to empower 34 million people to lead more prosperous lives by 2034 and to support Cox Conserves, the company’s signature sustainability program. She also is responsible for corporate giving, public private partnerships, and community relations. In addition, Wolfe partners with Cox’s operating divisions to lead the company’s national corporate partnerships, focused on fostering diversity, protecting the environment, and empowering communities.

Previously, Wolfe worked for InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) where she served as director, global corporate responsibility and drove sustainability across IHG’s 5,000+ hotels. Prior to joining IHG, Maury served as director, policy, and sustainability for Coca-Cola Refreshments and as manager, corporate responsibility, and sustainability for Coca-Cola Enterprises. She began her career with the U.S. Green Building Council in Washington, DC as manager, LEED for retail national accounts.

Wolfe earned a bachelor’s degree in human and organizational development from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Georgetown University. She has previously served the United Way of Greater Atlanta, chairing the Women’s Leadership Breakfast and the Atlanta Beltline through the AB67 committee. Wolfe now sits on Girls Inc. National Project Accelerate Leadership Council and the Captain Planet Foundation Board of Directors.

Dr. Jennifer King was appointed to Vice President, Workforce and Education, in September 2022 and oversees the academic success of university partners while providing expertise to corporations and associations.

Dr. King is a formerly tenured professor, academic dean and author who has been in higher education for more than two decades. Prior to joining Bisk in 2018, she served more than a decade as associate professor and assistant dean for Florida Southern College. More recently, she ran a consulting practice centered around education technology.

She earned her PhD in Instructional Technology and Educational Tests & Measurement from University of South Florida College of Education and an undergrad from New York University. Her doctorate has made her a thought leader in online and remote instruction and learning.

Dr. King grew up an Army brat and traveled the world with her military family. She eventually settled in her hometown of Hampton, Virginia. She is married to Peter, her husband of 25 years, and has two college-aged sons – both currently engaged in online and remote learning. Dr. King enjoys exercise and exploring new food experiences as a hobby and then replicating them in her own kitchen!