Meet the People Behind the Progress

Team and Leadership

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.

Team

Ali Manning

Ali Manning

Program Consultant, Project Green Fork
Amber Lipford

Amber Lipford

Sustainability Educator
Emma Simmons

Emma Simmons

Sustainability Educator
Heidi Rupke

Heidi Rupke

Food Rescue Coordinator
Janet Boscarino

Janet Boscarino

Director, Strategic Partnerships and Development
Kathleen Quinlen

Kathleen Quinlen

Director, Finance and Operations
Leann Edwards

Leann Edwards

Director, Project Green Fork
Michelle Cowan

Michelle Cowan

Director, Education & Community Impact
Nefertiti Orrin

Nefertiti Orrin

President and CEO

Sam Powers

Grants Project Manager

Board of Directors

Jake Allen

Jake Allen

Flex
Charles Levell Hairston

Levell Hairston

International Paper
Maggie Strom

Maggie Strom

Tioga Environmental Consultants
Marshall Bartlett

Marshall Bartlett

Home Place Pastures
Nora Boone

Nora Boone

Community Attributes, Inc.

Shana Woods

Tennessee Valley Authority

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.