Allie is a dedicated public servant and ‘creative do-er’ focused on reducing landfill waste in Nashville, Tennessee. As Zero Waste Program Coordinator for Metro Nashville Waste Services, she manages education and outreach to boost recycling participation and achieve Nashville's zero waste goal. She also advances strategic planning and special projects in construction and demolition debris and food waste, including Nashville's curbside composting pilot program. In 2023, the Solid Waste Association of North America named her Young Professional of the Year.

Allie is pursuing a Master of Public Administration at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she also earned her undergraduate degree in Public Policy and Environmental Studies. In her free time, Allie enjoys playing soccer and crafting with her two kitties.

Karissa Hampton serves as the Sustainable Households Manager with Urban Green Lab. She learned about sustainability in the fields and lakes of Michigan, where she lived as a child before relocating to Nashville, TN in 2004. With a passion of literature and a background in education, Karissa spent 8+ years teaching grades 5-8 in all subjects. Moved by the desire to further educate, Karissa wrote and published her first children’s book titled “You Belong Here” ─ a story about an eco-friendly mermaid who cleans up water pollution. When not working, Karissa enjoys spending time with her children, creating custom cakes, writing, hosting parties, and interior design.