Meet the Team

Liz

Chef & founder at Santosha Nutrition, Liz has a passion for plant-based cuisine, regenerative agriculture and fighting food waste. After working in the hospitality industry for almost 10 years, it became clear that Liz needed to become part of the solution instead of the problem. As a chef, Liz works with the community to provide unique, farm-to-table experiences in San Diego. With the goal of spreading sustainability education, Liz founded Sustainability is Sexy in 2021 with the help of a group of local, eco-preneurs. She continues to work as a plant-based chef, focusing on her growing family, and building Sustainability is Sexy’s reach and impact together with the community.

Marissa

Marissa Acosta is a Zero Waste & Sustainability Specialist with a background in Environmental Science and Higher Education Administration and Leadership. Through her current role she helps educate the campus community on the importance of sustainability and zero waste. She is passionate about all things sustainability and is constantly looking to expand her knowledge on ways to be more sustainable and implement it in her life. In her home town she worked with other community organizations like the local Earth Day organization, Citizens Climate Lobby, and Charge Across Town. She’s looking forward to working with likeminded individuals in the San Diego community on the sustainability and environmental justice movement through SIS. Marissa hopes to expand people's knowledge and understanding of sustainability and zero waste while also creating a reliable network of sustainability leaders. In her free time she likes to read, visit different beaches, and try new hobbies like aerial silks or pottery.

Stephanie

A second generation San Diegan, ‘Recycle Lady', worm mom, food waste fanatic, & reusable cup collector, Stephanie Morris was raised by a family of green thumbs & shamelessly thrifty people. An early respect for nature grew into a passion for sustainable living while earning a degree & teaching credential from San Diego State.

Stephanie diverged from teaching toward a sustainability career in 2020 when she established the sustainability program for a local organic grocery chain. She is a TRUE Zero Waste Advisor and Senior Sustainability Coordinator at WNC, helping commercial properties reach their waste performance potential.

Stephanie finds joy in exploring the wide world of "waste", connecting with nature, and believes everyone is an environmentalist in some shape or form. She can often be found enjoying local food and drink, beach-combing, shopping small, or volunteering with SIS and Encinitas Toastmasters.

Daisy

Growing up in the greater Seattle area, Daisy was always surrounded by nature and environmentally conscious communities. She relocated to SoCal for work back in 2019 and realized that not all cities put such care and attention towards the planet. Since then, she has been leading her company's regional Eco employee resource group - organizing volunteer events, distributing grants to nonprofit partners, and hosting/organizing educational events for coworkers in the LA/OC/SD areas. She also sits on the leadership team for the San Diego chapter of Seed Consulting Group, a volunteer-run nonprofit that offers pro bono consulting services to environmentally focused groups. She currently works as a Management Consultant and hopes to continue to help others realize the importance of protecting our planet. In her free time, she loves to travel, cook/bake, and be active - whether it's jiu jitsu, running, bouldering, or throwing the ball for her two fur babies.

Camryn

As a 2026 graduate from CSUSM, Camryn is so excited to begin her post-grad journey with SIS! She is a born and raised Socal girl and has been passionate about sustainability and protecting the environment since she was a kid. This passion led her to pursue a bachelors degree in Environmental Studies, and work with CSUSM's Sustainability Program on campus. She has hands-on experience with the planning and execution of zero-waste events, and has a deep understanding of circular economy concepts. She has also conducted original research with the San Diego Pollinator Monitoring Program by analyzing the effects of artificial light at night on nocturnal pollinators, revealing even more adverse effects that human activity has on the broader environment. In her free time, you'll find Camryn baking a sweet treat, going to trivia nights with friends, or spending the day at the beach. She is looking forward to connecting with her local community and making a difference through waste diversion and education!

Charlie

Hi everyone! My name is Charlie Perry and I’m an MBA graduate from San Diego State University with a focus on sustainability and entrepreneurship. I’ve worked on projects aimed at reducing energy consumption in data centers and an ag-venture that transforms food waste into high-protein animal feed using Black Soldier Fly Larvae. I’m especially interested in scalable solutions at the intersection of infrastructure, technology, and climate. Outside of work, I enjoy staying active, playing tennis, and spending time on the coast! 

Fio

Fiorella Rossel Borkert is a creative upcycler, product designer, and production & product development specialist with an urge to find plastic waste solutions through fashion and other innovative outlets. She is a craft beverage enthusiast and a never-ending learner. Fio is also cofounder and the designer of The Bountiful Bag Upcycling Program. Their mission is to rescue [unrecyclable] plastic waste from the beer and entertainment industries and turning them into durable, functional and fashionable products. They donate a percentage of their profits to I Love A Clean San Diego and other nonprofit organizations chosen by their contributors. Her goal is to gather businesses and communities together through the power of SIS, while educating and creating awareness about the plastic crisis, food waste, and labor laws without judgement and with all the care in the world.