Jaclyn Didonato

Jaclyn DiDonato is an experienced professional in environmental advocacy and sustainability, currently serving as Advocacy Manager at the American Lung Association since October 2024. Prior roles include Environmental Sustainability Manager and Environmental Sustainability Associate at Whitman, where responsibilities included coordinating waste material disposal and collaborating on sustainable solutions. Experience as a Grant Writer at the Women's Center for Entrepreneurship involved applying for grants to support women entrepreneurs. Additional roles include Undergraduate Research Assistant at Rutgers Business School, where analysis of waste audit data contributed to zero waste initiatives, and Sustainability Intern at Covanta, focusing on greenhouse gas emissions. Jaclyn has also been involved in policy research and outreach through internships with the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Education Fund and the NJ Conservation Foundation. Jaclyn holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy from Rutgers University and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health with a focus on Environmental Health.