Education…

Passionate, Articulate,

and Experienced.

A smiling Gretchen K Carey with curly red hair standing in front of a Tufts University poster that features a world map and text about the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy.

Gretchen Carey, a known expert on recycling, food waste diversion, and careers in the waste world, has spoken at ten colleges and universities in Massachusetts. These include Tufts, Brandeis, Olin, Harvard, Northeastern University, and every UMass branch.

She enjoys being the advisor for student projects as well as subject matter expert for grants in academic research. Here are roles she has played in the last decade:

  • Guest Lecturer on recycling, trash, food waste, waste diversion, and architectural design for waste.

  • Subject Matter Expert on waste infrastructure for engineering and material sciences classes.

  • Advisor for Marketing and Advertising classes, helping students to create a Campus Recycling Campaign.

  • Guide to students interested in Job Opportunities in the sustainable materials management and waste industries.

  • Entrepreneurship advisor in sustainability startup businesses in the waste industry.

Gretchen K Carey standing at a podium in a lecture hall at Tufts University, presenting a PowerPoint slide on food waste and composting. She is smiling and has her left hand on her hip and her right hand resting on the podium.

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Gretchen K Carey and three adults standing near a wooden podium at the UMass Lowell Innovation Hub. The individuals are smiling and dressed in business casual attire.