Sara Fuentes

Board Member @ Orora Global

Country

United States

City

Santa Clara

Industry

Online Media

Skill

Podcasting, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Research, Insurance, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Sales, Social Media, Non-profits, Mortgage Lending, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Nonprofits

Experience

Chairwoman

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

Vice Chairwoman

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

2012-1 - 2024-1 · 12 yrs 1 mo

San Jose, California

Vice Chairwoman Co-Chair of SF Chapter, LA Chapter and Europe Committee

Board Member

Orora Global

2026-3 - Present · 7 mos

United States

Founder and President

SmartWaste Inc

2020-8 - Present · 6 yrs 2 mos

San Francisco Bay Area

Smart Waste is a Minority Women owned and operated start up with a focus on Waste Technologies, Waste Systems and Vendor Management for Zero Waste programs. Our core values are Transparency, Circularity, and People. Transparency to establish trust. Circularity to explore and validate the downstream community. People are the heart of Sustainability. Our Impact will influence our communities to practice a zero waste lifestyle. We are looking to work with companies that are in alignment with our values and goals.

Co Host

Trash Magic Podcast

2020-5 - 2025-4 · 5 yrs

United States

Sustainability Program Manager

CIWA Inc.

2011-3 - 2020-5 · 9 yrs 3 mos

Bishop Ranch 3 2603 Camino Ramon, San Ramon

Provide cost savings for waste and recycling services. Track vendors on site; audit billing; bid services for best price. Education Development for new accounts; act as liaison between CIWA and direct contacts at Customer sites. Develop engaging activities to teach customer; employees, students and janitorial about diversion and the application for their site. Documentation of tracking systems for LEED or ISO certification. Site audits and surveys for LEED and ISO certification. Project Management for ZERO Waste facilities. Grant research and application for government clients such as school districts.