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Packaging International • Juan Pablo Perez Chavez, CFO, Smurfit Westrock • Erin Raccah, Associate General Counsel, Sylvamo Learn more at paperandpackaging.org . PMMI Invests Over $800K To Next Generation Workforce The PMMI Foundation, the charitable arm of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, reflected on a record-breaking year of activities, partner- ships, and contributions that have further advanced its mission to shape the future workforce in the packaging and processing industry. In 2024, the Foundation contrib- uted over $800,000 in support of programs and initiatives to engage young minds and empower the next generation of innovators and leaders.
Life Unfolds campaign oversees the paper and packaging sectors’ national promotion program focused on sustain- ability. Officers and board members for 2025 are: • Chair: Steve Henry, President, Paper & Packaging, Domtar • Vice Chair: Santiago Arbelaez, Vice President of Strat- egy for the Industrial Packaging Business, International Paper • Secretary/Treasurer: Richard Bennett, Vice President of Paperboard Sales, Suzano Packaging • Anne Ayer, Vice President of Pulp Business and Supply Chain, Sappi • Brandon Bennett, President of Containerboard, Bleached Board and Kraft, Georgia-Pacific • An Boon, Vice President of Global Marketing, Graphic
The Foundation reached tens of thou- sands of students nationwide in 2024 through partnerships, scholarships, and workforce development programs. This included efforts that supported over 17,000 students at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, 11,576 students participating in FIRST Robotics Competitions — backed by $294,000 in contributions to help them develop STEM skills and explore engineering careers — and 1,710 students engaged in PACK EXPO International student events. “Our sponsors and partners play a crucial role in making these programs a success,” says Kate Fiorianti, director, workforce development, PMMI. “Their dedication and generosity ensure that we can continue inspiring and empowering the next generation of innovators while showcasing the unlimited career opportu- nities in packaging and processing.” This year, nearly $200,000 in scholar- ships were awarded to 31 students pur- suing degrees in packaging, engineering, and related fields. An additional $477,686 in matching funds was contributed through the PMMI U Skills Fund for the Future Work- force, helping PMMI Member companies support their local and regional two- to four-year colleges, universities, technical schools, high schools, and other programs that engage students and foster industry connections. At PACK EXPO International, the largest PACK EXPO show to date which brought together 77,500 industry professionals, the PMMI Foundation made industry ca- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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