Jacqueline (Jacquie) Ignacio Hollands leads and develops initiatives and programs that meet the sustainability needs for the customers of MilliporeSigma’s Life Science Business. Hollands joined the company in 2011.

During her tenure, Hollands has implemented industry-leading product recycling options, such as the Biopharma Single-Use Product Recycling Program and the ech2o™ Lab Water Cartridge Recycling Program. Currently, she is working on the next generation of recycling options that improve operating efficiency and profitability while reducing MillipporeSigma’s environmental footprint and that of its customers.

With 20-plus years of experience within the life science industry, Hollands is known for her ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively regardless of the audience’s scientific knowledge. She has been featured in American Recycler, BioProcess International, BioPharmaReporter, Labcompare, Launch Bio, Plastics Recycling Update, and PlastVerabeiter,

Laura Cappellucci is the Global Sustainability Lead for BioLife Plasma Services, part of Takeda, a global biopharmaceutical company. Laura leads the design and implementation of programs to help achieve Takeda’s environmental sustainability targets of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and zero waste-to-landfill across BioLife’s global territory of plasma donation centers and testing laboratories. With over 10 years of experience in the clean energy and sustainability sectors, Laura has worked for BlueWave Solar, providing accessible solar options for households and businesses across the U.S.; PowerGen Renewable Energy, electrifying East Africa through solar microgrids; and National Grid, deploying gas and electricity efficiency programs across New York.  

Laura earned her MBA with a focus on Sustainability from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies from Skidmore College.

Sarah Dowdall is a Program Director overseeing sustainability programs for both the life sciences and pharmaceutical segments of Corning Life Sciences. In this role, Sarah works cross-functionally with internal teams and Corning customers to understand sustainability trends and market needs. Under Sarah’s leadership, Corning has implemented several industry specific sustainability programs including Corning® Viridian® Vials, in support of pharmaceutical industry emissions reduction goals, as well as Corning EcoChoice™ and recycling take back programs to support more environmentally solutions for laboratories. Sarah was previously the Director of Strategy for Corning Life Sciences and prior to joining Corning spent many years at Eli Lilly and company, serving in roles across Finance, Sales, Marketing and Corporate Strategy.

Sarah holds a BBA from the University of Michigan – Ross School of Business and MBA from Harvard Business School and lives with her family in beautiful Corning, NY.