Linda Bilsens
About Linda Bilsens
Linda Bilsens is a Project Manager for the Composting For Community initiative at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, where she manages the Neighborhood Soil Rebuilders program and engages in policy advocacy related to composting and soil health.
Work at Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Linda Bilsens serves as the Project Manager for the Composting for Community initiative at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. In this role, she manages the Neighborhood Soil Rebuilders program, which focuses on training and educating individuals about composting practices. She also holds the position of Associate Director for Education and Advocacy within the initiative, where she leads efforts to promote composting as a viable solution for waste reduction and soil regeneration. Her work includes engaging in policy advocacy related to composting and soil health.
Education and Expertise
Linda Bilsens earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in sustainable practices, particularly in composting and waste management. She has developed skills in project management, policy advocacy, and community engagement through her academic and professional experiences.
Background
Before her current role, Linda Bilsens held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Research Associate at Natural Capitalism Solutions for one month in 2006. From 2009 to 2011, she co-founded and co-chaired the Colorado Chapter of Efficiency First in San Francisco. Additionally, she served as a Carbon Finance Project Consultant at Hydrologic Social Enterprise in 2012 and worked as an Independent Sustainable Energy and Agriculture Consultant at Memetree Limited from 2011 to 2014.
Achievements
Linda Bilsens has been actively involved in projects that emphasize zero waste planning and implementation. She manages the Neighborhood Soil Rebuilders Composter Training Program and has contributed to the Healthy Soils and Compost Policy Guide. Her initiatives focus on addressing the waste crisis and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, while also supporting local food production and combating climate change. She participates in the Composting for Community Podcast, furthering her outreach and education efforts.