Sustainability Speaker Series - Fall 2026 Speakers
Lisa Leseigneur and Angela Fama
Presentation: “No Such Place as Away: Talking Trash and Recycling”
Lisa Leseigneur
Title: Waste Reduction and Recycling Specialist, Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management
Bio: Lisa Leseigneur is a USF graduate with a Master of Arts in Global Sustainability from the Patel College of Global Sustainability. At PCGS, Lisa served as a brand ambassador and was involved with GLOBE, where she led sustainability initiatives on campus. She now works as the Waste Reduction and Recycling Specialist for Hillsborough County, supporting programs and initiatives that encourage residents to reduce waste and help preserve the local environment through education.
Angela Fama
Title: Recycling Coordinator, Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management
Bio: Angela Fama is a two-time USF alumna with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy and a Master of Arts in Sustainable Business. At PCGS, she supported sustainability initiatives on campus and in the community through roles including GLOBE president and graduate assistant to USF’s Sustainability Manager. She also served as an AmeriCorps member on the City of Tampa’s Green Team. Angela now serves as the Recycling Coordinator for Hillsborough County, where she remains dedicated to advancing sustainability initiatives focused on waste diversion.
The presentation, “No Such Place as Away: Talking Trash and Recycling,” discusses Lisa and Angela’s professional journeys and the programs Hillsborough County implements to encourage residents to reduce waste and recycle.