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EARTH DAY EVENT
821 2ND AVE SEATTLE, WA
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Our expert panelists are leaders in sustainable innovation and will share insights on the road ahead. Click each image to view their bios.
MICHAEL SCARN
STELLA GREENE
INNOVATING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Discover the future of circular design at our inaugural Earth Day event! This gathering brings together industry experts to explore the opportunities, practices, and materials reshaping sustainability.
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APR 23
4:00PM
Doors Open | Welcome
ENTER FROM 2ND AVE
We will be gathering in the conferencing space to the right of the lobby when you walk in. Grab a drink and a snack, unwind and prepare for an inspiring evening with our industry leaders.
5:30PM - 6:00PM
Break | Refreshments
4:45PM - 5:15PM
Break | Refreshments
6:00PM ONWARD
Happy Hour | Networking
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GAYLE BART
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Panel Discussion
Dominic Daunter - Haworth
Julia Gillespie - Momentum
Ketil Årdal - Mater
Gayle Bart - HOK
Jen Collins - One Rejen
Moderator
Daniel Poppe - Seattle 2030 District
5:00PM-5:45PM
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JEN COLLINS
OSTERGAARD
Our expert panelists are leaders in sustainable innovation and will share insights on the road ahead. Click each image to view their bios.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
JULIA GILLESPIE
Julia Gillespie brings a deep commitment to sustainability and over 15 years of experience driving marketing and environmental initiatives in the commercial interior design industry. As VP of Sustainability at Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, she leads cross-functional initiatives focused on sustainable product innovation, circularity, material health, and ESG strategy.
She began her sustainability journey at Crypton, leading the shift to safer chemistries with PFAS-free innovations like Crypton C-Zero and launching a transparency-focused compliance program. She continued advocating for sustainable practices across multiple textile brands and at NKBA, where she curated their first Sustainability Summit driving broader engagement across the K+B industry. At Momentum, Julia works to strengthen the company’s deep-rooted sustainability mission—empowering specifiers with better choices and advancing positive change across the industry.
Our moderator has helped further sustainable goals for decades. Click the image to view his bio.
OUR MODERATOR
DOMINIC DAUNTER
JULIA GILLESPIE
KETIL ÅRDAL
DANIEL POPPE
MICHAEL FISHER
DOMINIC DAUNTER
Dominic joined Haworth in January 2014 as the Director of Technology and Shared Workspaces Business Unit. In this role, he was responsible for driving growth of revenue and profit margins. The business unit grew almost 300% in 2 years - achieved by executing a series of business development initiatives that expanded sales, discount management, improved quality and improved processes related to field sales education and training.
As of September 2019, Dominic accepted the role of Global Design and
Sustainability Director (GDS). In his new role he focuses on strategy and
planning of the development pipeline, new product development productivity, technology and process scouting, support development of robust concepts with sound business plans and sustainability team leadership. All of which include working closely with our global colleagues to ensure transparency and alignment of strategies, roadmaps, launch plans, etc.
GAYLE BART
Gayle is an Interior Designer focused on creating innovative, immersive, and user-driven environments. She has provided a range interior design services from aviation to healthcare projects. Working to develop and maintain the project’s design concept, Gayle is involved in overall coordination of the design process, from programming through detailed design development and project completion. Gayle serves as an interiors focused sustainability liaison between the Seattle office and the rest of the firm, assisting the team in how to track sustainable materials correctly and educating the group on making more environmentally friendly design decisions. Gayle serves on the local IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter board as the VP of City Centers, coordinating events and planning between the City Centers of Pacific Northwest.
JEN COLLINS
Jen Collins is a certified Interior Designer whose passion for human health has led her from interior design to becoming a translator between the tech-driven world of product data and the creative realm of sustainable design. She is bridging industry gaps and providing strategic insights that drive progress in sustainability not only for manufacturers, but also for the rest of the design community. As the founder of One Rejen, Jen advocates for the use of healthy materials, material transparency and is actively contributing to the advancement of the built environment through her ongoing volunteering with mindful MATERIALS where she serves on multiple task forces and working groups dedicated to evolving the Common Materials Framework. Jen is currently working on launching a blog that delves into the connection between interior environments and human health, weaving in personal stories and reflections to spark deeper awareness and inspire action beyond the commercial design community.
ONE REJEN
HOK
MOMENTUM
HAWORTH
JEN COLLINS
ONE REJEN
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KETIL ÅRDAL
MATER
CEO Ketil Årdal joined Mater in 2021. Prior to this, he held the position of Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations at Europe’s largest office furniture manufacturer, Flokk Group. Before joining Flokk, Ketil held positions at Kellogg’s, Findus and Duni. Ketil is originally Norwegian but has lived in Denmark for the last 28 years, whilst working for international businesses. Additionally, Ketil has a Diploma from the Norwegian School of Trade Management (BI), including Business Programmes from the London Business School and IMD in Lausanne.
Where the future begins...
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APRIL 23 @ 4PM
DANIEL POPPE
SEATTLE 2030 DISTRICT
Daniel Poppe is a sustainability leader with extensive experience in clean energy, nonprofit management, and urban sustainability. As Executive Director of the Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts, he oversees strategic initiatives that drive building decarbonization, energy efficiency, and sustainable transportation. Prior to this role, Daniel worked with nonprofits advancing clean energy equity, salmon conservation, and transportation solutions. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of British Columbia and an M.P.A. from the University of Washington. Passionate about climate resilience and community-driven solutions, Daniel collaborates with public and private stakeholders to create a more sustainable and equitable built environment.
MICHAEL FISHER
PEOPLESPACE
With over 15 years of experience in Interior Design and Workplace Strategy, Michael brings a wealth of expertise to this panel on sustainability and innovation. As a BFA graduate in Interior Design, he has worked with anyone from the global leaders at Haworth who have been charting the path in sustianable practices for decades, to global clients looking to push the envelope further in a hollistic application. His work emphasizes creating functional, beautiful spaces that balance design excellence with environmental responsibility. His deep insights into the intersection of design, strategy, and sustainability make him the perfect choice to uncover actionable insights to shape the future of sustainable innovation.
JULIA GILLESPIE
KETIL ÅRDAL
GAYLE BART
Our expert panelists are leaders in sustainable innovation and will share insights on the road ahead.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
JEN COLLINS
Please reach out to Bernie Latson for more information
blatson@peoplespace.com
QUESTIONS?
DANIEL POPPE
SEATTLE 2030 DISTRICT
Daniel Poppe is a sustainability leader with extensive experience in clean energy, nonprofit management, and urban sustainability. As Executive Director of the Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts, he oversees strategic initiatives that drive building decarbonization, energy efficiency, and sustainable transportation. Prior to this role, Daniel worked with nonprofits advancing clean energy equity, salmon conservation, and transportation solutions. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of British Columbia and an M.P.A. from the University of Washington. Passionate about climate resilience and community-driven solutions, Daniel collaborates with public and private stakeholders to create a more sustainable and equitable built environment.
JEN COLLINS
ONE REJEN
With over a decade of experience in the construction industry, Jen has become a passionate advocate for sustainability, transparency and the use of healthy materials. Holding credentials as a certified Interior Designer, LEED Green Associate and Living Future Accredited Professional, Jen has leading knowledge in emerging products, strategies and industry shift and champions the well-being of the occupants in the built environment, including the preservation of our natural ecosystems. Jen had the honor of serving as a board member with industry leading organizations such as USGBC and IIDA and is actively engaged in local and national committees that are creating positive transformation, such as ILFI and mM.
Jen’s company One Rejen Sustainability Consulting aims to elevate industry standards by providing expert guidance, innovative solutions. She believes by fostering education, awareness, and establishing actionable steps, we can (and will) create spaces that not only inspire well-being, but also serve as stewards for our environment.
GAYLE BART
HOK
Gayle is an Interior Designer focused on creating innovative, immersive, and user-driven environments. She has provided a range interior design services from aviation to healthcare projects. Working to develop and maintain the project’s design concept, Gayle is involved in overall coordination of the design process, from programming through detailed design development and project completion. Gayle serves as an interiors focused sustainability liaison between the Seattle office and the rest of the firm, assisting the team in how to track sustainable materials correctly and educating the group on making more environmentally friendly design decisions. Gayle serves on the local IIDA Northern Pacific Chapter board as the VP of City Centers, coordinating events and planning between the City Centers of Pacific Northwest.
DOMINIC DAUNTER
HAWORTH
Dominic joined Haworth in January 2014 as the Director of Technology and Shared Workspaces Business Unit. In this role, he was responsible for driving growth of revenue and profit margins. The business unit grew almost 300% in 2 years - achieved by executing a series of business development initiatives that expanded sales, discount management, improved quality and improved processes related to field sales education and training.
As of September 2019, Dominic accepted the role of Global Design and
Sustainability Director (GDS). In his new role he focuses on strategy and
planning of the development pipeline, new product development productivity, technology and process scouting, support development of robust concepts with sound business plans and sustainability team leadership. All of which include working closely with our global colleagues to ensure transparency and alignment of strategies, roadmaps, launch plans, etc.
JULIA GILLESPIE
MOMENTUM
As VP of Sustainability, I bring a deep commitment to sustainability and over 20 years of experience driving marketing and environmental initiatives in the commercial interior design industry. As Vice President of Sustainability at Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering, I lead our efforts in environmental stewardship, advancing sustainable product development, and continue to work to drive positive change across the industry.
KETIL ÅRDAL
MATER
CEO Ketil Årdal joined Mater in 2021. Prior to this, he held the position of Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations at Europe’s largest office furniture manufacturer, Flokk Group. Before joining Flokk, Ketil held positions at Kellogg’s, Findus and Duni. Ketil is originally Norwegian but has lived in Denmark for the last 28 years, whilst working for international businesses. Additionally, Ketil has a Diploma from the Norwegian School of Trade Management (BI), including Business Programmes from the London Business School and IMD in Lausanne.
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