Sarah Dearman

Sarah Dearman is the Chief Innovation Officer at The Recycling Partnership, a national nonprofit focused on transforming recycling and advancing the circular economy.12 She is a sustainability professional with extensive experience in corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors.2

Professional Background

Current Role:

• Chief Innovation Officer at The Recycling Partnership (June 2022 - Present)1
• Previously served as Vice President of Circular Ventures at the same organization (December 2019 - June 2022)1

Prior Experience:

• Sustainable Packaging Program Director at The Coca-Cola Company (March 2016 - March 2019)1
• Sustainability & Stakeholder Relations Communications Director at Coca-Cola (March 2011 - March 2016)1
• Program Manager and Sustainability Advisor at GA DNR Sustainability Division (March 2007 - March 2011)1

Personal Details

• Resides in Longboat Key, Florida2
• Holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Science from the University of Maryland1
• Specializes in building collaborative, action-oriented initiatives to improve the environment2

Professional Focus: Dearman is passionate about leveraging her diverse experience to catalyze change in recycling systems, with a particular emphasis on advancing the circular economy and reducing waste.34 She has been instrumental in developing The Recycling Partnership's 5-Point Plan to improve recycling nationwide.3