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Moderator: James Swart, Director, Special Projects, Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
Speakers:
Nick Kohr, Director of Engineering, Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority
Kawsar Vazifdar, P.E., M.S., ENVSP, Civil Engineer, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Jon Angin, Director, International Solid Waste, Tetra Tech
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As Director of Engineering, Nicholas (Nick) is responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and construction of capital projects and infrastructure improvements across all LCSWMA facilities. He has over 15 years of professional experience in the engineering and solid waste management industries. He holds a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is a registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania. Prior to this role, Nick held various engineering and project management positions since his start in 2013.
Kawsar Vazifdar works at Los Angeles County Public Works in the Environmental Programs Division. She manages a team that develops, analyzes, and implements environmental policies. Ms. Vazifdar leads The Southern California Conversion Technology Project, which promotes the development of infrastructure creating renewable energy and fuels from municipal solid waste. In addition, she is responsible for implementing single-use plastics policies in unincorporated County and implementing sustainable waste management programs at County facilities. Last, Ms. Vazifdar tracks sustainability metrics and coordinates sustainability reporting on behalf of Public Works’ Environmental Services branch.
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