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Voices of the Future: Shaping Leadership in Cleaning & Facility Solutions

Date

Mar 23 2026

Time

(Eastern)
8:30 am - 10:30 am

Location

Washington, DC
20 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001

Royal Sonesta Capitol Hill

EVENT PRICING

ISSA Member: $75 USD
Nonmember: $150 USD

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This workshop is more than a meeting—it’s a movement. Designed for rising stars in the cleaning and facility solutions industry, the Emerging Leaders Network Workshop is your launchpad to lead with purpose, grow with confidence, and connect with changemakers.

Before we head into the ISSA Advocacy Summit, we’ll gather to ignite fresh ideas, build meaningful relationships, and commit to shaping the future of our industry—together.

Agenda
8:30 AM – 9 AM | Welcome Breakfast & Networking

Introductions & Icebreaker!  

Iris Weinstein, Chief Engagement Officer, Supply Chain 
Karina Neff, Chief Engagement Officer, BSC & RSP 

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Leadership with Purpose

ISSA Media Director Jeff Cross interviews two of ISSA’s leading advocates for the ISSA Government Affairs Program. Learn about their personal leadership journeys, how it has shaped them, and lessons learned. 

Amber Reyna, Chief Revenue Officer, Verde Clean 
Neeraj Gupta, Vice President, Training, Sourcing and Technical Development, Jan-Pro Systems International 
Jeff Cross, ISSA Media Director 

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM | Lead During Unprecedented Times

Tap into your leadership core during difficult times with grit, resolve and steadfast commitment. 

Rebecca Contreras, AvantGarde LLC

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | Closing & Final Thoughts

As we wrap up our Emerging Leaders Workshop, attendees can share their takeaways and even take a group photo! Then attendees head to the ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit! 

Iris Weinstein, Chief Engagement Officer, Chief Engagement Officer, Supply Chain 
Karina Neff, Chief Engagement Officer, BSC & RSP

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Organizer

ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit
ISSA Clean Advocacy Summit
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Website
https://www.issa.com/advocacy

Other Organizers

Stacy Seiden
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Jasmine Richards
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Speakers

  • Rebecca Contreras
    Rebecca Contreras AvantGarde LLC
    Rebecca Contreras
    Rebecca Contreras
    AvantGarde LLC
  • Amber Reyna
    Amber Reyna Chief Revenue Officer, Verde Clean
    Amber Reyna
    Amber Reyna
    Chief Revenue Officer, Verde Clean

    Amber Reyna is Chief Revenue Officer and Partner at Verde Clean, one of the fastest-growing minority-owned facility services companies in the U.S. With nearly two decades in the industry, she has helped guide Verde’s growth from a lean startup to a nationally awarded enterprise on the Inc. 5000 list, honored as an EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year, and recipient of PepsiCo’s Industrial Impact Award for sustainability, advocacy, and community impact.

    A forward-thinking strategist, Amber drives Verde’s national expansion. She has been instrumental in shaping Verde Earth, the HeySage AI platform, and Verde Vibes—blending safety, sustainability, social impact, and innovation into the company’s DNA.

    In 2025, Amber was recognized as a Titan 100 award recipient. She is committed to workforce development, advancing women in leadership, and serving on the ISSA Government Affairs Committee and the American Heart Association’s West Valley Regional Board.

  • Neeraj Gupta
    Neeraj Gupta Vice President, Training, Sourcing and Technical Development, Jan-Pro Systems International
    Neeraj Gupta
    Neeraj Gupta
    Vice President, Training, Sourcing and Technical Development, Jan-Pro Systems International

    Neeraj Gupta, is Vice President of Sourcing, Training, and Technical Development at JAN-PRO Franchising International. Neeraj has over 40 years of experience in product development, research, innovation, and sourcing. He led a team of chemists, equipment engineers, and process engineers for over 25 years at ServiceMaster and was responsible for their technical development and innovation efforts. He is experienced at establishing vendor partnerships and industry liaisons to help franchisees succeed and focusses on creating innovative service offerings that differentiate JAN-PRO in the marketplace.

  • Karina Neff
    Karina Neff Chief Engagement Officer, BSC & RSP
    Karina Neff
    Karina Neff
    Chief Engagement Officer, BSC & RSP
  • Iris Weinstein
    Iris Weinstein Chief Engagement Officer, Supply Chain
    Iris Weinstein
    Iris Weinstein
    Chief Engagement Officer, Supply Chain
  • Jeff Cross
    Jeff Cross ISSA Media Director
    Jeff Cross
    Jeff Cross
    ISSA Media Director

    Jeff Cross is the media director for ISSA, with media brands that include ISSA Today, Cleaning & Maintenance Management, and Cleanfax. He is also the host of several video and broadcast programs, including Straight Talk!, Unscripted, and Take 5 With Cleanfax. He can be reached at [email protected] or 740-973-4236.

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