Women’s RISE Award
The Women’s RISE Award recognizes one woman in the e-scrap, ITAD or reuse space whose outstanding achievements have made a lasting impact on the industry. From the shop floor to the boardroom to Capitol Hill, this award celebrates the women driving the future of electronics circularity.
This award will be voted on at the E-Scrap Conference and presented at the Wednesday morning Award & Gong Show.
Tricia Conroy
Executive Director, MRM
Tricia Conroy serves as Executive Director of MRM, the Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management Co. MRM was founded to help electronics manufacturers work together to provide convenient, environmentally responsible recycling opportunities to consumers and is the largest producer responsibility organization in the United States. In her role, Tricia is responsible for management of e-waste programs across the United States and in Canada.
Tricia has extensive experience in environmental program management and policy. Prior to MRM, Tricia was a principal in the environmental consulting firm E4 Partners and held roles at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Congressional Budget Office and ICF, Inc.
Meet the Nominees
Shannon Fertitta
Executive Director, RIOS
Shannon Fertitta is the Executive Director of RIOS (the Recycling Industry Operating Standard), helping recyclers improve safety, quality, environmental performance and operational excellence through certification. A Louisiana native, she has spent 24 years in the nonprofit sector, leading initiatives that promote responsible electronics recycling, expand digital inclusion, promote health and safety and strengthen communities.
Jennifer Foxworthy
Global Head of Sustainability Sales, Logitech
Jennifer Foxworthy is a recognized circularity leader with more than 20 years of experience advancing electronics reuse, refurbishment and reverse logistics. She has built and scaled innovative programs and partner ecosystems that deliver lasting environmental impact and business value.
Kimberly Carroll Steward
Executive Director, Nebraska Recycling Council
Kimberly Carroll Steward is Executive Director of the Nebraska Recycling Council, advancing redesign, reuse, recycling and circularity through statewide partnerships, education, policy and innovative programs that strengthen sustainable materials management while empowering communities, businesses and organizations to create lasting economic and environmental impact.
Selena Turnock
Certification Director, e-Stewards
Selena Turnock is Certification Director at e-Stewards, bringing 14 years of experience in the e-waste and ITAD industry. She leads the certification program that holds electronics processors to rigorous environmental, data security and worker safety standards, advancing responsible management of electronics worldwide.
