Monica Rowand

Monica Rowand is a senior sustainability expert at Waste Management (WM) who specializes in helping sports stadiums achieve zero-waste goals. She began her career by seeking to merge sports and sustainability, first working with AmeriCorps and universities on sustainability programs.1

Professional Background:

• Currently works as a senior sustainability expert at Waste Management
• Focuses on sustainability evaluation and implementation projects for professional leagues, stadiums, and arenas12
• Earned a graduate business degree to pursue her passion for sports and sustainability
• Manages waste procedures and hauling contracts
• Recently won a 40 Under 40 award for her sustainability work1

Sustainability Philosophy: Rowand views sustainability holistically, believing it's about understanding interconnected systems and finding ways to reduce waste at its source. As she explains, sustainability is "more than just knowing the specifics of what type of materials something is made out of" but understanding how different systems interact.1

Key Achievements:

• Helps stadiums develop waste-conscious design and waste awareness strategies
• Works to find the most sustainable path for waste management
• Recognized for her innovative approach to reducing waste in sports venues1

Rowand is notably humble about her achievements, consistently emphasizing the importance of teamwork and collaborative efforts in achieving sustainability goals.