2025 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit

Mrs. Sian (Shan) Cuffy Young, an award-winning waste management educator, consultant, and social entrepreneur, is on a mission to spread the waste management gospel. With her coined phrase "WASTE IS SEXY," she captivates audiences with actionable and unforgettable tips that she believes must be shared with the world. Sian brings dynamic energy, engaging passion, and extensive knowledge to her work, which spans nearly two decades in the environmental sector, particularly waste management and mining.

Despite these male-dominated fields, she fearlessly founded and leads Siel (Sigh-el) Environmental based in Trinidad and Tobago, a highly successful social enterprise that specializes in waste management education and consultancy with a focus on food waste and revolutionizing waste perception and practices for individuals and businesses while inspiring others to join the movement.

Sian's achievements include holding a MSc in Environmental Engineering, being a Fulbright Fellow from Cornell University, a published children's book author, and the title holder for the Entrepreneurship World Cup for Trinidad and Tobago, among numerous other accolades. Beyond her professional endeavors, she cherishes her roles as a loving wife and a dedicated mother to three incredible children.