Annika graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, in 2022 with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communication, concentrating in Design for Sustainable Packaging and also minoring in Packaging. Throughout college, she was actively involved in campus sustainability organizations and held several leadership roles. In 2025, she completed a Master of Science in Global Sustainable Business Management — an international program jointly offered by Northumbria University of Newcastle and the Amsterdam School of International Business. Her thesis examined the challenges of implementing in-store reusable packaging schemes for food and household products in European grocery retailers, uncovering key insights for long-term, scalable deployment.
Why I Care About the Circular Economy
Drawing on her background in packaging and sustainable business, and driven by her passion for the environment and waste prevention, Annika believes packaging can be a valuable first step toward a truly circular economy — giving individuals and companies the opportunity to think critically about the materials we use in daily life, including where they come from and where they ultimately end up.
Personal Passions and Interests
When she isn’t helping U.S. Pact Activators track and achieve Roadmap deliverables, Annika can be found cooking a new recipe, playing sports, spending time outdoors, travelling, or making art (often using repurposed materials).
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