Professional Role and Current Employment
Anna Malone currently serves as a Waste Minimization Task Lead at Aptim, based in Norfolk, Virginia, with her tenure beginning in July 2023 and extending through at least March 2025. Aptim is a global environmental and infrastructure firm specializing in environmental solutions, resilience, and sustainability services. In this role, Anna focuses on waste diversion, reduction, and sustainable materials management, demonstrating expertise in optimizing waste processes and implementing circular economy principles.
Professional Experience and Key Achievements
Prior to her current position at Aptim, Anna Malone accumulated extensive experience in environment-focused project development and sustainability initiatives, particularly in waste diversion and community-based environmental solutions:
- Founder, Fillever (Feb 2021 – Sep 2023, Hampton Roads, VA): Founded and led an organization dedicated to promoting innovative environmental solutions, emphasizing local impact and engagement in waste diversion.
- Project Development Manager, Semillas del Oceano (Jan 2018 – Dec 2020, Guatemala):
- Created a local recycling network that quadrupled participation from 12 to 48 individuals, effectively incentivizing waste diversion practices.
- Facilitated workshops educating six coastal communities over a year, contributing to a 30% reduction in single-use plastic consumption.
- Supported the execution of 20 beach cleanup events under the Corona X Parley project.
- Collaborated with local government officials to enhance capacities in supporting The Great Ocean Cleanup initiative.
- Organized local artisans to repurpose salvaged waste into consumer goods, thereby creating jobs and bolstering the local economy.
- Environmental Impact Coordinator, Ocean Sole (Aug 2018 – Feb 2019, Kenya):
- Conducted audits and assessed the applicability of Ocean Sole’s waste recycling model for Central American coastal environments.
- Developed and implemented a framework for the first international 'impact factory' in Belize, coordinating with local waste pickers, recovery facilities, and corporate partners.
- Leveraged municipal grant funds to produce coastal community waste bins from misprinted packaging waste, in partnership with Tetra Pak.
- Assisted in launching Ocean Sole's online store and U.S. office, contributing to a 40% year-over-year increase in online sales.
- Proposed strategic plans for global expansion, emphasizing adaptation to the U.S. market.
- Small Business Development, Yabal (Feb 2017 – Jan 2018, Guatemala):
- Transformed the business model by creating a custom design platform delivering sustainable income for 50 indigenous women.
- Educated local women on sustainable production practices.
- Adapted traditional weaving techniques to address waste management issues and developed new product lines emphasizing responsible local alternatives over mass production.
- English Language Program Coordinator, Loeng Nok Tha School (Oct 2015 – Mar 2016, Thailand):
- Designed educational curricula tailored to student needs and implemented proficiency testing aligned with program objectives.
- Junior IT Committee Office Manager, Allianz (Jun 2014 – Jul 2015, Munich, Germany):
- Facilitated diagnostics processes and stakeholder alignment within IT Project Community.
- Supported strategic IT initiative assessments and prepared key committee meetings influencing executive management decisions.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Clemson University (Completed by 2014).
- TRUE Advisor Certification issued by the U.S. Green Building Council in August 2023, valid through February 2027, reflecting proficiency in zero waste and sustainability advisory.
- Additional credentials include:
- From Linear to Circular (Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Dec 2021)
- Social Impact Strategy (University of Pennsylvania, Dec 2018)
Geographic and Market Focus
Anna is primarily based in the Hampton Roads, Virginia metropolitan area. Her experience spans significant international exposure including extensive work in Guatemala, Kenya, Belize, and Thailand, focusing on environmental impact projects, waste diversion, and community-led sustainability efforts. This international experience underlines her ability to adapt solutions across diverse socio-economic and regulatory landscapes.
Online Presence and Network
- LinkedIn Profile: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-malone-6ba463200/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-malone-6ba463200/)
- Professional network includes 147 followers and 46 connections, indicating a well-established presence in sustainability and environmental sectors.
- Active engagement with sustainability topics and local community initiatives, including Earth Day events and environmental advocacy.
Anna Malone’s background reflects a strong combination of technical acumen in waste minimization, project leadership, and strategic development within environmental sustainability frameworks. Her demonstrated success in large-scale community engagement, project execution, and novel waste diversion methods positions her as a key asset within Aptim’s environmental and resilience efforts, particularly in projects involving circular economy principles and community-based sustainability programs.
