Staff
Haley Nolde
Executive Director
402-436-2384 ext. 101
Haley joined the Nebraska Recycling Council in August of 2019. She recently graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln with a degree in Environmental Studies and is interested in many aspects of environmental education and engagement. The intersection between climate change, sociology, and nature is where she spends much of her professional and personal time. Her role within NRC involves public education, business assistance, program work, and much more. Haley loves to be outdoors with her dog, creating art, socializing, and continuously learning.
Jadyn Chasek
Intern
402-436-2384 ext. 105
Jadyn Chasek joined the Nebraska Recycling Council in May of 2023 as an intern. She is currently a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and will graduate in May of 2024 with a degree in Environmental and Sustainability Studies as well as Communication Studies. Some topics she is most passionate about include plastic waste reduction, over-consumption, compost, and advocacy for the environement. Outside of the work environment, Jadyn enjoys working out, going on outdoor walks and hikes, listening to podcasts and music, and socializing with friends and family.
Maddie Ferber
Program Director
402-436-2384 ext. 103
[email protected]
Maddie Ferber joined NRC in April 2023. She is based in Omaha and has a background in community organizing and education. She is focused on connecting rural and urban Nebraskans on environmental issues and making recycling more accessible for our rural communities. In her spare time, Maddie loves being outside in the garden growing food and flowers for pollinators, and spending time with her family and pets.
Allison Majerus
Program Director
402-436-2384 ext. 102
Allison Majerus joined the Nebraska Recycling Council in November 2020. Since her childhood, Allison has held strong convictions about recycling and other environmental causes. She studied Biology: Ecology and Systematics as an undergrad at the University of Northern Iowa and received a Master’s degree in Resource, Recreation and Tourism from the University of Idaho. Her past work experience includes positions with the National Park Service and the Nebraska Environmental Trust. She especially enjoys working with communities and companies who want to start or expand their recycling programming; she is also passionate about increasing accessibility of recycling across the state of Nebraska. In her spare time, Allison loves walking and hiking outdoors, music, and exploring new places.
Carina Olivetti
Program Director
402-436-2384 ext. 104
Carina Olivetti joined the Nebraska Recycling Council at the end of April 2023. She graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with an Environmental Studies degree in 2021. Gardening, recycling, and composting practices from early childhood have been fundamental to her environmental stewardship. Her past work experiences include health food stores, horticulture positions, habitat monitoring, and solid waste management. Food waste diversion, composting, circular design, land use, habitat loss, and biodiversity conservation are her main topics of interest. She is excited for the opportunity to grow with the Nebraska Recycling Council and help foster environmental stewardship throughout the state. She enjoys nature hikes, gardening, biking, tennis, reading, and spending time with family and friends.