Shari is responsible for the development and implementation of national and local programs that will enable the U.S. plastics industry to achieve their circular economy goal to reuse, recycle, or recover 100% of plastic packaging by 2040. She leads partnership engagement with key value chain organizations and government entities that work to increase the recycling of all plastics packaging. Shari has extensive experience in trade association management, forming value chain alliances, and building partnerships with local governments and organizations to enhance plastics recycling. Shari has a B.A. in Journalism from The Ohio State University.