Committees
GBNN Committees
GBNN thrives because of the dedication and passion of its volunteer members. Our committees play a vital role in shaping network initiatives, organizing events, and creating meaningful opportunities for members to connect and collaborate.
Whether you’re a long-time member or new to GBNN, we invite you to join any of our committees and contribute your skills and insights. Together, we work to strengthen the green business community nationwide.
GBNN Committees
GBNN thrives because of the dedication and passion of its volunteer members. Our committees play a vital role in shaping network initiatives, organizing events, and creating meaningful opportunities for members to connect and collaborate.
Whether you’re a long-time member or new to GBNN, we invite you to join any of our committees and contribute your skills and insights. Together, we work to strengthen the green business community nationwide.
Leadership Committee
The Strategic Advisory Committee guides all strategic initiatives, is responsible for keeping track of Strategic Plan initiatives, and fundraising for network growth.

Anthony Santarelli
Illinois Green Business Program
Anthony Santarelli
Illinois Green Business Program

Cassie Carroll
Illinois Green Business Program
Cassie Carroll
Illinois Green Business Program

Donna Walden
greenUP!, Nevada Green Business Network
Donna Walden
greenUP!, Nevada Green Business Network

Erica Gallegos
Nevada Green Business Network, Western Nevada College
Erica Gallegos
Nevada Green Business Network, Western Nevada College

Lacey Raak
California Green Business Network
Lacey Raak
California Green Business Network

Ricardo Magallon
Innovate DuPage, IL
Ricardo Magallon
Innovate DuPage, IL

Zoharia Drizin
Illinois Green Business Program
Zoharia Drizin
Illinois Green Business Program
Anthony Santarelli
Cassie Carroll
Donna Walden
Erica Gallegos
Lacey Raak
Ricardo Magallon
Zoharia Drizin
Summit Committee
The Summit Committee plans the annual GBNN summit. Committee initiatives including selecting and securing the venue, determining location, timing and pricing, releasing a call for presentations for the summit, and managing the outreach for the summit.

Cassie Carroll
Illinois Green Business Program
Cassie Carroll
Illinois Green Business Program

Donna Walden
greenUP!, Nevada Green Business Network
Donna Walden
greenUP!, Nevada Green Business Network

Zoharia Drizin
Illinois Green Business Program
Zoharia Drizin
Illinois Green Business Program
Alyssia Chinda
Anthony Santarelli
Cassie Carroll
Christy Chow
Donna Walden
Gail Suzuki-Jones
Jayla Thomas
Thor Mendez
Membership Committee
The membership committee oversees and plans membership benefits and programs and works to bring new members to GBNN.

Anthony Santarelli
Illinois Green Business Program
Anthony Santarelli
Illinois Green Business Program

Cassie Carroll
Illinois Green Business Program
Cassie Carroll
Illinois Green Business Program

Donna Walden
greenUP!, Nevada Green Business Network
Donna Walden
greenUP!, Nevada Green Business Network

Frances Gilliland
Pollution Prevention Resources Center
Frances Gilliland
Pollution Prevention Resources Center
Anthony Santarelli
Cassie Carroll
Donna Walden
Frances Gilliland
Membership Committee
The membership committee oversees and plans membership benefits and programs and works to bring new members to GBNN.
Anthony Santarelli
Cassie Carroll
Donna Walden
Frances Gilliland
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