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Kat Shayne

Founder

Founder at CIRT

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

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About

Kat Shayne is the Founder and CEO of CIRT, where she leads the development of an AI and geospatial data platform focused on product recovery, EPR compliance, and sustainable procurement. Prior to CIRT, she worked in marine plastics research and circular economy strategy, partnering with organizations including Parley for the Oceans, Think Beyond Plastic, and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and advising brands, governments, and policymakers on material management and waste reduction. She holds an M.S. and B.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Georgia and has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Top Innovator and a OneYoungWorld Lead2030 SDG 5 awardee.

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Experience

  1. CIRTFounder & CEOcurrent2018 — presentGeorgia, USA
  2. SeaAheadMentorcurrent2026 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
  3. StefaniaFoundercurrent2024 — present
  4. University of Georgia College of EngineeringEngineering Instructor2018 — 2023Athens, Georgia
  5. UGA New Materials InstituteResearch Engineer2019 — 2021Athens, Georgia, United States
  6. Parley for the OceansSustainability and Circular Economy Consultant2018 — 2019New York, United States
  7. Think Beyond Plastic™Innovation Coordinator2017 — 2018
  8. University of Georgia College of EngineeringResearch Assistant2016 — 2018Athens, Georgia, United States
  9. University of Georgia College of EngineeringUndergraduate Research Assistant2015 — 2016Athens, Georgia, United States
  10. InterfaceEngineer Intern2015LaGrange, Georgia

Skills & more

Standards Development2Communication3Helping Clients1FinanceMathematicsProblem Solving1STEMEngineeringLegal Contract NegotiationContract NegotiationEnvironmental SustainabilitySupply Chain Management
+12 moreSustainabilityStakeholder ManagementOperationsBusiness Process ImprovementProject DeliveryData ManagementEnvironmental ScienceTeam LeadershipTrainingBrand MarketingFinancial ManagementDriving Results

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Who is Kat Shayne?
Kat Shayne is the Founder and CEO of CIRT, where she leads the development of an AI and geospatial data platform focused on product recovery, EPR compliance, and sustainable procurement. Prior to CIRT, she worked in marine plastics research and circular economy strategy, partnering with organizations including Parley for the Oceans, Think Beyond Plastic, and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and advising brands, governments, and policymakers on material management and waste reduction. She holds an M.S. and B.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Georgia and has been recognized as a World Economic Forum Top Innovator and a OneYoungWorld Lead2030 SDG 5 awardee.
Where does Kat Shayne work?
Kat Shayne is Founder of CIRT.
What companies did Kat Shayne found?
Kat Shayne founded CIRT.
Where did Kat Shayne go to school?
Kat Shayne studied at The University of Georgia (Bachelor’s Degree, Environmental Engineering); The University of Georgia (Master’s Degree, Environmental Engineering).

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