Joanne Rodriguez, LEED AP, FitWel Amb, CDT

Joanne Rodriguez is a notable figure in the environmental and sustainability sectors, currently serving as a Board Trustee at the Chicago Academy of Science-Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum since April 2023. She is also the Founder and CEO of Mycocycle, a company that utilizes mycology to transform waste into valuable resources by employing fungi to remove toxins from materials like construction waste.2

Rodriguez has a background in sustainability within the construction products manufacturing industry, where she held significant leadership roles, including Director of Sustainable and Strategic Initiatives at Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance. Her expertise encompasses circular economy practices, green chemistry, and biomimicry.23 She has been recognized for her innovative approaches to waste management and sustainability, earning accolades from organizations like Forbes and the Environmental Protection Agency.23

Her work at Mycocycle focuses on decarbonizing the construction material supply chain and promoting the idea that waste can be viewed as a resource rather than a burden. This aligns with her broader mission to drive a new recycling economy and enhance environmental health through innovative practices.124