Michael Jessen

Michael Jessen has a diverse work experience that includes roles such as President at Zero Waste Solutions, Waste Reduction and Recycling Coordinator at the Regional District of Central Kootenay, and Office Manager and Climate Change Columnist at Nelson Daily News. In these positions, they demonstrated strong leadership skills, managed budgets, supervised staff, and wrote weekly columns on topics related to waste reduction and climate change.

Michael Jessen attended The University of British Columbia from 1966 to 1970, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in American History and Political Science. Prior to their university education, they also attended Kitsilano High School. Furthermore, Michael Jessen holds a certification as a SWANA Certified Recycling Manager from SWANA, although the specific details of when and where they obtained this certification are not provided.