Annette Poliwka is an accomplished environmental strategist and corporate responsibility expert based in the Bay Area. She's an outgoing person with excellent program-building and management skills. Her passion for the outdoors, environmental protection, and zero waste brought her to work with local, federal, and international governments.

Moreover, Annette has a strong background as a sustainability consultant, corporate responsibility expert, and environmental protection specialist for the US EPA. She has also worked as a life coach, investing member, and Board member of various organizations committed to sustainability, including Tending Inc., Portfolia, and Zero Waste Commission among others.

Annette is a Salomon Ambassador, a former member of AmeriCorps, the San Francisco Conservation Corps, and has volunteered with Bay Area Wilderness Trailing, Environmental Travel Companion, Clean Trails, and National Cleanup Day. Annette's skills as a life coach and her love for nature inspired her to create programs to empower and inspire women to get outdoors and embrace their authentic selves.