Meet the People Behind the Progress
Staff & Board
At Clean Memphis, our work is powered by passionate leaders, educators, and community advocates who believe in building a cleaner, more sustainable future for all Memphians. From classrooms to businesses, our team brings expertise, creativity, and collaboration to every initiative we take on.
Staff

Janet Boscarino
Director, Strategic Partnerships and Development

Michelle Cowan
Director, Education and Community Engagement

Leann Edwards
Director, Project Green Fork

Amber Lipford
Lead Educator

Ali Manning
Program Consultant, Project Green Fork

J.P. Miller
Community Engagement Manager

Nefertiti Orrin
President and CEO

Sam Powers
Grants Project Manager

Kathleen Quinlen
Director, Finance and Operations

Stephanie Rollen
Food Rescue Specialist

Heidi Rupke
Food Rescue Coordinator

Emma Simmons
Lead Educator
Board of Directors

Jake Allen
Flex

Marshall Bartlett
Home Place Pastures

Nora Boone
Community Attributes, Inc.

Charles Levell
Hairston International Paper

Hanna Oysel
Adams Keegan

Maggie Strom
Tioga Environmental Consultants
Be Part of Memphis’ Sustainable Future
Whether you’re a teacher, a business owner, or a neighbor who loves your block, there’s a place for you in this work. Join us in building a more beautiful, equitable, and sustainable Memphis.