Kanika Greenlee has served as Executive Director for Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission since 2015, an entity which partners with government, private industry and local community groups to empower residents to sustain cleaner and greener environments in Atlanta.

In 2017, Greenlee also became the first Environmental Programs Director for the City of Atlanta’s Department of Public Works (DPW), where she oversees solid waste administration, recycling, and internal/external environmental partnerships. In her role, she collaborates with community partners to develop programs to increase recycling, as well encourage residents to embrace the ‘Adopt-A-Spot’ and other litter reduction programs, as well as participating in city beautification projects.

As an Atlanta native, Kanika has worked in government and the nonprofit sector for more than 15 years. Greenlee joined the Keep America Beautiful board because she believes that every American deserves to live in a clean, green and thriving community. When she is not working she enjoys traveling, “foodie” experiences, music and a good podcast.