PulpWorks is the capstone in a 35-year career in supply chain management for Paul. Earlier, he held leadership positions in procurement, manufacturing, and logistics in ventures ranging from start-up to Fortune 100. Included among them are: The Clorox Company (consumer packaged goods), California Closet Company (home furnishings), Method Products (consumer packaged goods), Hepagen (vaccines), OM2 (supply chain consultancy), and the Reclipse Group (supply chain consultancy). His clients have included: Clif Bar, Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis Consumer Health, Borden Chemical, Dial Corporation, Unilever, and Industrial Light+Magic.
In 2008, Paul founded and continues to lead the San Francisco Bay Area Green Supply Chain Forum – the first such assembly of supply chain executives anywhere. He has authored many papers and presentations on supply chain sustainability and currently lectures on this timely topic in the MBA Program at San Francisco State University and Golden Gate University.
He is an Industrial Engineering graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology and holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Boston University.
In 2008, Paul founded and continues to lead the San Francisco Bay Area Green Supply Chain Forum – the first such assembly of supply chain executives anywhere. He has authored many papers and presentations on supply chain sustainability and currently lectures on this timely topic in the MBA Program at San Francisco State University and Golden Gate University.
He is an Industrial Engineering graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology and holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Boston University.
ELENA OLIVARI
Co-Founder and Vice President, Research & Development
elena.olivari@pulpworksinc.com
(415) 318-9904
Co-Founder and Vice President, Research & Development
elena.olivari@pulpworksinc.com
(415) 318-9904
Elena has a background in Green Architecture and Design, Sustainability and Social Corporate Responsibility. Born in Vicenza, Italy, she has practiced for 20 years in the USA and internationally, including Hong Kong and Italy, managing projects of diverse complexity and scale and cultivating strong relationships with clients, consultants and general contractors. Given her long-standing interest in sustainability, Elena is skilled in the methodology of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting according to the rigorous Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. This systematic report development process includes researching, preparing, connecting, defining, and monitoring - and is most successful when compatible with an organization’s values. PulpWorks has these sustainable values profoundly ingrained in its culture. In fact, the sustainable mission of PulpWorks is the very reason for its existence, and Elena is indeed the chief steward of that mission.
Elena has a M.A. from the Istituto Universitario diArchitettura di Venezia, Italy.
Elena has a M.A. from the Istituto Universitario diArchitettura di Venezia, Italy.
Natasha brings 15 years of experience in operations and management with a focus on process innovation, systems implementation, sales and business development. She has a broad and deep understanding of how businesses operate due to the nature of her various positions, which involved working with and supporting multiple functions, as well as being a key member of multiple sales teams. She has a proven track record of creating loyal customer bases due to excellent customer service and client account management – from commercial real estate tenants to catering companies. She is passionate about sustainability and recently obtained her MBA in Sustainable Business at Presidio Graduate School. She's known for her leadership, enthusiasm and quality productivity. Natasha was drawn to PulpWorks by our shared sense of urgency to create positive change in the world.
Natasha also holds an undergraduate degree from Mills College, Oakland, California.
Natasha also holds an undergraduate degree from Mills College, Oakland, California.
Lena is an artist, designer and character animator based in San Francisco who brings a rich and diverse background to the design strategy-oriented environment at PulpWorks. She works on a team of skilled and interdisciplinary professionals to refine and empower the brand strategy of our customers.
A native of the Republic of Korea, Lena is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Trinity College, Hartford, CT. Currently, she is an MFA Candidate (3D Animation & Visual Effects) at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco.
Lena loves good stories, beautiful art, and YouTube videos of golden retrievers clumsily petting kittens on the head.
A native of the Republic of Korea, Lena is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Trinity College, Hartford, CT. Currently, she is an MFA Candidate (3D Animation & Visual Effects) at the Academy of Art University, San Francisco.
Lena loves good stories, beautiful art, and YouTube videos of golden retrievers clumsily petting kittens on the head.
A veteran product designer and developer, Tricia Wright works with clients to distill their needs and guide them through the product development process, realizing the fullest potential of an idea.
Tricia has been recognized for her innovative designs - from high tech to toys. While designing wearable technologies at Paul Allen's research firm, she developed concepts that were awarded multiple patents. As a strategic thinker and designer at Wild Planet Toys, Tricia used her creative vision to win numerous consumer and industry awards including Toy of the Year. Never satisfied with the ordinary, she is always encouraging ideas and teams to do more, be more, be better.
Knowing nearly 80% of a product’s environmental footprint is determined during the design stage, Tricia established Process 376, a salon for local designers to share green product ideas--many of which can be seen at SFgreenlabs.com. Passionate about using fewer resources, which increases profit AND is good for the environment, she created Rewind Lab, a line of products that uses salvaged materials and rewinds them into objects that people desire.
You can find Tricia in SF biking to the next meeting or better yet, try emailing her at twright@pulpworksinc.com.
Tricia has been recognized for her innovative designs - from high tech to toys. While designing wearable technologies at Paul Allen's research firm, she developed concepts that were awarded multiple patents. As a strategic thinker and designer at Wild Planet Toys, Tricia used her creative vision to win numerous consumer and industry awards including Toy of the Year. Never satisfied with the ordinary, she is always encouraging ideas and teams to do more, be more, be better.
Knowing nearly 80% of a product’s environmental footprint is determined during the design stage, Tricia established Process 376, a salon for local designers to share green product ideas--many of which can be seen at SFgreenlabs.com. Passionate about using fewer resources, which increases profit AND is good for the environment, she created Rewind Lab, a line of products that uses salvaged materials and rewinds them into objects that people desire.
You can find Tricia in SF biking to the next meeting or better yet, try emailing her at twright@pulpworksinc.com.
Lisa and her team at Gemmiti Model Art are the gold standard in the business of professional scale model making.
Lisa, personally, has over 70,000 hours invested in a career that began in 1979 as an apprentice model maker at Scale Models Unlimited (SMU) in Menlo Park, CA. She credits her former employer and mentor, Don Nusbaum, with “setting the standard of the highest quality appearance models in the business” and is very proud of her 20-year involvement with his company.
The industries to which Lisa and her team have contributed include architecture, engineering, product design & short run manufacturing, litigation and props.
Lisa’s prototype creations for PulpWorks have brought accolades from customers, suppliers, and even competitors.
Lisa, personally, has over 70,000 hours invested in a career that began in 1979 as an apprentice model maker at Scale Models Unlimited (SMU) in Menlo Park, CA. She credits her former employer and mentor, Don Nusbaum, with “setting the standard of the highest quality appearance models in the business” and is very proud of her 20-year involvement with his company.
The industries to which Lisa and her team have contributed include architecture, engineering, product design & short run manufacturing, litigation and props.
Lisa’s prototype creations for PulpWorks have brought accolades from customers, suppliers, and even competitors.
