Welcome Hessa Al Maghlouth to the USCC Staff

The USCC is pleased to welcome Hessa Al Maghlouth to the staff. As the Administrative Assistant, Hessa will be supporting the day-to-day operations of the USCC by directing general communications, interfacing with members and fulfilling store orders. Hessa grew up in Saudi Arabia, where irrigation challenges and growing industrial agriculture are key issues affecting soil quality and sustainable farming practices. She moved to North Carolina in 2014 to attend NC State University. She graduated from NC State in May 2020, earning a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences with a focus on marine ecology.

As an undergrad, she studied emerging challenges in environmental justice, resource management and climate change mitigation. Hessa volunteered at NC State Compost Learning Lab for two summers before moving to Morehead City and studying the effects of ocean microplastics pollution on seabirds. Solid waste management is a big area of interest for Hessa, and accelerating efforts toward strong management and mitigation are at the center of her career goals. Hessa's interests include environmental regulations, science communication and community outreach, and she hopes to pursue a degree in environmental law in the future. Hessa can be reached at support@compostingcouncil.org.