Sara Bixby

Sara Bixby is the Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs for the National Waste & Recycling Association. She has worked in solid waste and resource management for more than 30 years and joined NWRA in 2024. In addition to her work supporting NWRA members on regulatory and environmental issues, Sara will support NWRA’s Healthcare Waste […]
Enjoli DeGrasse, MSPH, CIH

With over 18 years of experience in occupational health, safety, and industrial hygiene, Enjoli DeGrasse is committed to fostering a safer and more resilient workforce across various industries through strategic, data-driven initiatives. Her career has been marked by the implementation of national safety programs, the shaping of regulatory policies, and the promotion of health standards […]
Sarah Macedo

Sarah Macedo is NWRA’s director of communications and helps lead the messaging of NWRA’s internal and external communications pieces, serves as NWRA’s graphic designer, and assists with media. With a broad background in communications and design, she’s not fazed by talking about contentious topics! She formerly served as communications director for the national organization representing […]
Ariana Andrade

From sunny Southern California, Ariana Andrade is the communications manager at the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). She plays a crucial role in supporting her team with executing and monitoring their communications strategies, maintaining the NWRA website, and serves as the staff liaison for the Communication Committee. Ariana received her degree in strategic communications […]
Yashuwa Jerry

Yashuwa Jerry is the manager of standards for the National Waste & Recycling Association. He is in charge of supporting work within the safety department of the Association. He is a native Washingtonian who has completed multiple internships in this role across various industries in the district. He enjoys music, fashion and exploring the city’s […]
Corinne Trosch

Corinne graduated from Penn State in 2022 with a degree in hospitality management and brings a wealth of experience from working in the events industry at hotels in Washington, D.C. With a passion for creating exceptional experiences, Corinne is actively involved with the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), continuing to expand knowledge and build connections […]
Lyndsi Hicks

With more than 10 years of experience as an administrator within the healthcare community, Lyndsi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to NWRA. With a passion for providing quality, customer service, she can handle any task with ease. Beyond her professional endeavors, Lyndsi is deeply passionate about being a mother to her daughter, writing […]
Dana Gutierrez

Dana Gutierrez is the Director of Membership Recruitment at the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). Dana works for Big Red M, a consulting firm for the nonprofit industry and a trusted advisor to NWRA since 2018. With extensive experience in trade and professional association membership and business development, Dana Gutierrez is committed to delivering […]