Lisa Accardi


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Lisa Accardi (She/Her)

Events Manager
Bay Area in California
Business Initiatives & Community Engagement

Lisa Accardi serves as ReFED’s Events Manager, overseeing the planning, management, and execution of ReFED's events, most notably the organization’s annual Food Waste Solutions Summit. She has over 20 years of experience managing events, projects, and communications strategy for both large corporations and nonprofits. Nicknamed the "Queen of Leftovers" by her family, Lisa is passionate about solving the food waste crisis, among other climate change initiatives.

Prior to ReFED, Lisa served as events and communications manager for a biomedical research institute in San Francisco, where she oversaw overall event operations and led the planning of all high-level events. When not working, Lisa likes gardening, beach cleanups, and hiking the gorgeous trails in Northern California, where she lives.

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Events; Public speaking; Sustainability; Engagement; Research

Fun Facts

Favorite Food: Italian

Food She Struggles the Most Not to Waste: Fresh herbs

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