Background
Clarke, Marjorie Jane was born on July 14, 1953 in Miami, Florida, United States. Daughter of Garnet Winston Clarke and Janice Marie (Platt) Johnson.
consultant researcher author environmental educator
Clarke, Marjorie Jane was born on July 14, 1953 in Miami, Florida, United States. Daughter of Garnet Winston Clarke and Janice Marie (Platt) Johnson.
Bachelor in Geology, Smith College, 1975. Master of Arts in Environmental Science, Johns Hopkins University, 1978. Master of Science in Energy Technology, New York University, 1982.
Master of Philosophy, City University of New York, 1996. Doctor of Philosophy in Earth and Environmental Sciences, City University of New York, 1999.
Intern Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, 1974—1976, physical scientist New York City, 1978. Senior economist Tri-State Regional Planning Commission, 1979—1981. Policy coordinator New York Power Authority, 1981—1983.
Environmental scientist New York City Department Sanitation, 1984—1988. Director solid waste research INFORM, Inc., 1988—1990. Technical research consultant for four Public Broadcasting Service Videos W National Educational Television-Channel 13, 1990.
Environmental consultant National Resources Defense Council, 1990—1995. Senior solid waste consultant INFORM, 1990—1994. Consultant Air & Waste Management Association/Solid Waste Management, 1993—1994.
Research fellow Center for Applied Studies of the Environment, City University of New York, 1992—2000. Instructor geography department Rutgers University, 1999—2000. Project manager natural resources group New York City Parks Department, 2006—2007.
Deputy director Center Reclamation Reuse & Recycling Materials Urban Sustanability, Grove School Engineering, City College New York, 2007—2008. Adjunct assistan professor Hunter College, 1996, 98-99, 2001, 03-. Adjunct assistant professor Lehman College, 2002-2004, scientist in residence, 2001-2004.
Instructor Professional Recyclers Pennsylvania, 2001-2002. Steering committee Citywide Recycling Advisory Board, New York City, 1991-1909, vice-chair, 2001-2003-2009. Member Camden County Environmental Technology Advisory Committee, 1993-1995.
Member New Jersey Department Environmental Protection and Energy, Mercury Emission Std.-Setting Task Force, 1992-1995. Member New York State Advisory Board on Operating Requirements, Albany, 1988-1992. Examiner Qualified Environmental Professionals Program, 1995.
Peer reviewer Environmental Defense Fund, New York City, 1988-1991, National Resources Defense Council, New York City, 1988-1990. Member Manhattan Citizens' Solid Waste Advisory Board, 1990-2006, chair, 1992-1994, vice chair, 1994-1996, 2001-2003, 2005-2006, chair waste prevention committee, 1991-2006. Steering committee New York City Waste Prevention Coalition, 2000-2005, 09-, vice chair 2001-2004, co-chairman, 2004-2005, 09-, adjunct assistant professor Spitzer School Architect, City University of New York, 2009.
Consultant in field.
Member United States Environmental Protection Agency/National Recycling Coaliton's National Task Force to develop and promote a source reduction procurement strategy, 1996-1998. Member source reduction forum National Recycling Coalition, 1998-2002. Founder, president Riverside-Inwood Neighborhood Gardens, since 1984, newsletter editor, 1995-2002, 04—, webmaster, since 1997.
Member 9/11 Environmental Action Steering Committee, 2002-2005. Member New York State Solid Waste Committee. Fellow Air and Waste Management Association (secretary 1988-1989, session chair annual meeting since 1988, vice chair 1989-1990, chairman solid waste and thermal treatment committee 1990-1992, vice chair solid waste intercom. task force 1992-1994, chair integrated waste management committee 1994-1900, technical director video 1993-1994, vice chair municipal and medical waste management division 2000-2003, 06-09, chairman 2003-2006, 09-), National Recycling Coalition, National Research Council Source Reduction Forum (steering committee).
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (industrial and municipal waste research committee since 1986, operator certified committee 1988-1998), National Academy of Sciences (national research council committee health effects waste incineration 1995-1999), Cycle Club (ride leader 1982-2008), Sierra Club (Atlantic chapter solid waste committee, since 2005), New York State Association Reduction, Reuse and Recycling legislative com.2005-, 5 Borough Bike Club (group leader since 2007, since 2005), co-founder Dyckman Inwood Noise Action, since 2008, Inwood & Washington heights Livable Saints, since 2008, Meetles(Beatles Tribute Band, since 2009).