Treva Reid

Treva currently serves as the Public Affairs Manager at California Waste Solutions (CWS), a privately held, minority owned recycling and waste diversion firm headquartered in Oakland. Her strategic planning and leadership skills support CWS’ efforts towards implementing innovative and effective solid waste diversion and recycling programs. She has a strong commitment to improving the economic, social, employment and environmental goals for sustainable living and green job expansion. Additionally she participates in several industry related associations beyond her efforts at CWS. She was appointed in 2009 to the Alameda County Recycling Board as the Recycling Industry Representative and currently serves as Board President.Treva’s passion is advocacy, activism and serving the needs of others. She volunteers and supports fundraising activities at several organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, Toys for Tots and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Treva is a single parent who co-leads a single parents group that provides resources and support for the participants. These and other related activities align with her goal to make a greater impact on the political, educational, economic and social conditions in underserved communities. Treva earned her B.S. in Marketing from Hampton University and is completing her Master’s Degree in Historical Biblical Studies and Leadership at Shiloh Bible College. She plans to open a life enrichment, education and training center for women to advance them in their personal and professional goals. She enjoys traveling, teaching, cultural arts, attending sports events and shares a wonderful relationship with her daughter, who is currently attending Harvard University.