PVUSD has been deeply inspired by the dedication and innovation shown by our students and schools who have pursued their Green Business certification. Their commitment to sustainable practices, creative problem-solving, and environmental stewardship reflects the values we strive to uphold as a district. By leading the way in green initiatives, they have set a powerful example for others to follow, demonstrating how thoughtful action can make a meaningful impact on our community and planet.

A total of 78 Watsonville business have completed the rigorous certification process. In order to become a Green Business, the businesses must implement a host of recycling, energy conservation, pollution prevention, and green purchasing measures. 

 

The Green Business Program staff also verifies that applicants are fully in compliance with all local regulations through the City's Source Control Manager, Recycling Coordinator, and the Air Resources Board.  The certified businesses set an excellent example for other businesses.  In Watsonville, the program has excelled in its goal to make the program reflect the makeup of the community. With businesses ranging from non-profits, small retail, large manufacturing, the state's first Green Certified Community Event and now PVUSD will be the first multi-school school district to be certified in the state of California!

• Calabasas
• Starlight
• Watsonville Charter School of the Arts
• Mar Vista 

Name (Department/Position)	Location (Responsibility)
Heather Contreras Superintendent of Schools	4th Floor, DO
Deepika Srivastava STEAM Director	4th Floor, DO
Jeanie Aitken  Business - Food/Nutrition Director	1st Floor Kitchen, DO
Rich Arellano  Business - Purchasing Director	DO Purchasing 1st Floor Warehouse + Elevator/Entry, DO
Jennifer Littleton Bruno Director of Expanded Learning	3rd Floor, DO
Harendra Goonetilleke Systems Engineer	1st Floor, DO
Jose Rocha Migrant Education	2nd Floor, DO
Virginia Salas DO Plant Operations Leader	3rd Floor, DO
Alicia Jimenez    (Superintendent - Public Information Officer)	2nd Floor (DO) 2nd Floor (Eiskamp)
Leonor Osornio    (Migrant Ed. - HR Coordinator)	1st Floor Migrant Ed.
Francisco Casillas Energy Management Technician	District Office
Elizabeth Ortiz    Academic Coordinator	Starlight Elementary
Katie Kriskunas    Principal	E A Hall Middle
Lisa Landsdale Principal	Aptos High
Lola Britton    Teacher	Mar Vista
Sean Murray    Teacher	Pajaro Middle
Satina Ciandro   Teacher	Wasonville High

Name (Department/Position)	Location (Responsibility)
Gina Carrillo Sustainability Partners and Agencies	City of Watsonville
Yesenia Jimenez Environmental Education Partners	Watsonville Wetlands Watch
Amity Sandage Environmental Education Partners	SCCOE
Jakki Castorena Davila Sustainability Partners and Agencies	Green Business/EI