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Michelle Leonard is a recognized leader in the field of solid waste management and recycling, and has spent all of her professional career in environmental consulting, with emphasis in solid waste management planning. She has assisted numerous public and private sector clients in the preparation of solid waste management plans, designed and implemented waste reduction and recycling programs, and organics collection and diversion programs. Michelle is active in local, regional and state-wide recycling efforts. She is the International Board Vice President of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), is the Past Director of the Recycling and Special Waste Division, and on the Board of the SWANA Southern California Founding Chapter. Ms. Leonard directs SCS’s Sustainable Materials Management Practice in California.