Alyssa Galarce
About Alyssa Galarce
Alyssa Galarce is a Waste Zero Specialist 2 at Recology, where she focuses on sustainability initiatives. She has a background in urban studies and has held various roles in event coordination and administration across several organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Current Role at Recology
Alyssa Galarce serves as a Waste Zero Specialist 2 at Recology, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on promoting sustainable waste management practices. Her responsibilities include collaborating with various stakeholders to advance the company's sustainability initiatives and ensure effective waste reduction strategies are implemented.
Previous Experience in Sustainability and Event Coordination
Prior to her current position, Galarce worked in various roles that contributed to her expertise in sustainability and event coordination. She was an Event Coordinator Intern at Schools of the Sacred Heart from 2015 to 2017, where she gained experience in organizing events. She also served as an Administrator at Environmental Science Associates from 2017 to 2019, further developing her administrative skills in an environmental context.
Experience at SGR Consulting
Galarce worked at SGR Consulting from 2019 to 2022 as a Finance and Events Associate. In this capacity, she managed financial tasks and coordinated events, enhancing her organizational and financial management skills. She also completed an internship at SGR Consulting from 2015 to 2016, which laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in the organization.
Educational Background in Urban Studies
Alyssa Galarce earned her Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies and Planning from San Francisco State University, where she studied from 2011 to 2016. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in urban sustainability practices and planning principles, which she applies in her professional roles.
Sustainability Initiatives
In her professional career, Galarce initiated a project aimed at replacing single-use office materials with sustainable alternatives. This project reflects her commitment to sustainability and her ability to implement practical solutions in the workplace.