Rachel Kibbe.
CEO
Rachel Kibbe is the founder and CEO of American Circular Textiles (AMCIRC), the leading U.S. coalition advancing circularity and sustainability in the textile sector. With a background in founding large scale municipal collection companies, circular systems and policy advocacy, Rachel has played a key role in shaping legislation and building strategic alliances across industry, government, and nonprofit sectors. Her leadership has positioned American Circular Textiles as a trusted partner in driving systemic change, from extended producer responsibility to domestic manufacturing revitalization. A recognized voice in sustainability, Rachel has been named a Penske Media's 2025 'Top 50 Women in Power', a 2024 Sustainable Thought Leader by Vogue Business and featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Guardian, WWD, and The Business of Fashion. Through American Circular Textiles, she continues to lead collaborative efforts to build a circular economy that strengthens both environmental and economic resilience.
Paige Jeter.
Executive Assistant
Paige Jeter is Executive Assistant at American Circular Textiles, where she supports the organization’s leadership team through high-level scheduling and coordination. With a decade of experience in the fashion and creative industries, she brings a systems-minded, detail-oriented approach to keeping operations organized and running smoothly. Her background spans wardrobe styling, e-commerce, and business administration, with a focus on building structure behind the scenes to support mission-driven work. Outside of her work with AMCIRC, Paige homeschools her spirited six-year-old twins, one of whom has Autism, an experience that has shaped her deep commitment to care, creativity, and advocating for the spaces and systems people need to thrive.
Heather Zimmerman.
Membership Coordinator & Bookkeeping
Heather brings over 15 years of bookkeeping experience across both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, strengthened by her background in small-business ownership. Her firsthand work in Waste Management in rural Alaska provided rare, on-the-ground insight into the speed at which landfill waste accumulates, shaping her long-standing commitment to advancing sustainable systems. A certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, at American Circular Textiles, she supports financial stewardship and member operations with precision, reliability, and a deep understanding of circularity challenges.
Ashley Angello.
Communications Manager
Ashley Angello serves as Communications Manager for American Circular Textiles, where she leads media relations and strategic communications. With over 15 years of marketing communications experience, she is committed to amplifying mission-driven organizations through thoughtful, results-oriented storytelling. Her work focuses on businesses and initiatives advancing sustainable retail, with expertise spanning circularity, regenerative agriculture, recommerce, and beyond.
Teresa Milio Birge.
State Policy Manager
Teresa is a seasoned public policy strategist with a strong track record of advancing impactful legislation and advocacy initiatives across both the private and nonprofit sectors. Her experience spans roles as state legislative committee staff and leadership positions within major associations, where she has shaped policy agendas at the state and national levels. A skilled researcher and legislative analyst, Teresa specializes in translating complex bills into actionable insights. She now support efforts at American Circular Textiles, to advance state policies that promote responsible textile systems and circularity.
Olivia Rockeman.
Copywriter & Editor
Olivia Rockeman serves as a copywriter and editor, leveraging her background as a journalist to develop communications related to textile waste and circularity on our website and across social media. She's written about textile recycling, fashion policy, and the carbon footprint of the fashion industry for publications including Vogue Business and Bloomberg Green. In addition to her work with American Circular Textiles, Olivia is pursuing an MFA in creative writing at The New School.
Randall Gerard.
Federal Public Affairs Consultant
Randall Gerard is a seasoned government relations expert with deep connections in Washington, D.C., and state capitals nationwide. As a principal liaison for Cogent Strategies, he leads outreach to Republican leadership and drives policy campaigns on tax, energy, environment, telecommunications, and education. A key figure in the Republican Governors Association’s National Finance Committee, Randall has helped shape major legislation, including the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and secured critical federal appropriations post-9/11. Beginning his career under Senator John McCain, he now splits his time between Washington and Dallas while remaining active in business mentoring—and formerly coaching his daughter’s basketball team, the Sassy Unicorns.