Kim Braun is responsible for environmental programs and operations for the City of Culver City, California. She previously served as the resource recovery and recycling manager for the City of Santa Monica. Prior to relocating to Santa Monica, Kim worked for the Mercer County Improvement Authority (MCIA) in Trenton, New Jersey, as the director of operations. She is active in both SWANA and SoCal SWANA, serving as the Sustainable Materials Management Technical Division Past Director for SWANA, as well as a Public Board Member for SoCal SWANA. Kim received her Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a Master’s degree from the School of Public Affairs at American University in Washington, D.C.