Cynthia Lucar Diaz is a sustainability and public policy leader with nearly two decades of experience advising organizations on embedding sustainability into business strategy and navigating public policy impacts. As Manager, Waste Planning at the Region of Peel, she oversees the execution of Peel’s long-term waste management strategy to achieve diversion targets, mitigate climate change impacts and drive circular economy initiatives. She sits on numerous industry committees and working groups guiding advocacy efforts and standards development.