Strong leadership is vital to the success of chemical manufacturing in the U.S and across the world. ACC’s Responsible Care® & Sustainability Future Leaders (RCSFL) Program is a selective initiative designed to cultivate early‑career professionals with the potential to shape environmental, health, safety and sustainability across the chemical industry.
The RCSFL program provides unmatched opportunities in leadership development, technical skill building, and networking, equipping participants with the skills to navigate today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. Participants gain deeper insight into the regulatory, policy, and perception issues shaping the chemical industry, while strengthening the skills needed to lead with safety, innovation, and integrity.
Following the success of ACC’s 2025 Future Leaders class, the 2026 cohort continues this momentum. Representing companies across the industry and throughout the supply chain, these professionals bring expertise spanning engineering, safety, sustainability, environmental compliance, operations, and circularity. Together, they reflect the next generation of Responsible Care and sustainability leadership!
2026 RCSFL Participants
Chloe Sanders
- Process Engineer, ARKEMA
Chloe Sanders is a Process Engineer at Arkema Inc, driving safe, reliable, and efficient operations across H₂S production, Linear and Tertiary Mercaptan units, sulfur‑recovery processes, and site utilities. With five years of industry experience, including over two years dedicated to process safety, she brings a strong mix of operational insight, risk awareness, and hands‑on problem‑solving to complex production environments.
Her work spans energy management responsibilities within utilities as well as strategic process‑optimization efforts that improve performance across multiple units. Chloe holds a degree in Chemical Engineering and brings a motivated, cross‑unit perspective to the ACC Future Leaders Program, shaped by her focus on practical solutions and continuous improvement.
Francisco Léniz
- Process and Chemical Engineering R&D, BASF Corporation
Francisco Léniz is a Sustainability Research Engineer at BASF’s Process and Chemical Engineering R&D group for North America, where he leads technology‑innovation projects that reduce the company’s carbon footprint across its value chain. With more than seven years of combined academic and professional experience, he drives two major initiatives: developing membrane‑based recovery routes for precious metals and resources that strengthen BASF’s supply chain resilience and creating renewable pathways that convert waste into biofuel and chemical feedstocks.
His expertise spans research, process engineering, and cross‑sector collaboration from lab scale to large‑scale implementation. Francisco holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kentucky and is completing a Graduate Certificate in Corporate Sustainability and Innovation from Harvard Extension School.
Hannah Passmore
- Regional HSE Governance and Integrated Management System Expert, Covestro LLC
Hannah Passmore is a Regional HSE Governance and Integrated Management System Expert at Covestro in Baytown, Texas. In her role, she supports governance, continuous improvement, and Responsible Care® initiatives across North American chemical manufacturing operations. Her work focuses on strengthening safety‑management systems through regional Root Cause Analysis programs, management reviews, audit oversight, and performance analytics that help leadership identify risk and drive operational improvement across sites.
Beyond her core responsibilities, she serves as an Incident Commander supporting site emergency preparedness and response efforts and leads regional engagement initiatives that strengthen safety culture and workforce connection. Hannah holds a Master of Public Health in Occupational Health and Safety from Texas A&M University—she is a proud Aggie—and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration.
Jacquelyn Keeney
- Senior Project Leader, Eastman Chemical Company
Jacquelyn Keeney is a Senior Project Leader in Eastman Chemical Company’s Innovation Center of Excellence, leading initiatives to expand recycling access and scale circular manufacturing. She leverages project leadership, supply‑chain expertise, global perspective, and Six Sigma methods to translate technical and policy challenges into scalable solutions across advocacy, infrastructure development, and pilot programs—including reestablishing recycling access in Kingsport, TN.
She holds leadership roles on the board of directors for the Tennessee Recycling Coalition and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kingsport, is a veteran of the Tennessee Air National Guard, holds a BS from East Tennessee State University, and an Associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force.
Stephanie Nguyen
- Environmental, Regulatory, and Socioeconomic Advisor, ExxonMobil
Stephanie Nguyen is an Environmental, Regulatory, and Socioeconomic Advisor within ExxonMobil’s Sustainability organization. In her current role, she drives responsible and strategic water permitting across North America to support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and project development.
Stephanie served as a Texas state environmental regulator for several years, developing insight into frameworks that protect public health and the environment. Over six years within industry, she has supported domestic and international Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream projects in environmental, regulatory, and safety roles.
Stephanie holds dual B.S. degrees in Marine Biology and Marine Fisheries from Texas A&M University at Galveston. Combined with her past experience, she brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to support credible, forward‑looking sustainability leadership.
Paige Smith
- Baytown Area Personnel Safety Supervisor, ExxonMobil Product Solutions
Paige Smith serves as the Baytown Area Personnel Safety Supervisor for ExxonMobil Product Solutions, where she leads a high‑performing team focused on preventing life‑altering injuries across some of the company’s largest chemical and refining operations. Supporting a workforce of more than 6,000 people, she drives strategic safety direction and partners across SHE functions to strengthen risk recognition and safeguards, helping embed a culture of care and accountability.
With five years of experience in personnel safety, Paige has helped reshape the organization’s approach to high‑risk work through the piloting and rollout of ExxonMobil’s Personnel Safety Management System and is increasingly recognized for fostering the continuous‑improvement mindset and cross‑disciplinary collaboration central to Responsible Care® leadership. Paige holds a Bachelor of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is committed to advancing SHE leadership across the industry.
Hannah Callihan
- Environmental Specialist, Hexion Inc
Hannah Callihan is an Environmental Specialist at Hexion with three and a half years of chemical‑manufacturing experience, supporting regulatory compliance for three facilities. In this role, she is responsible for completing all required compliance reporting, training associates on relevant environmental topics, automating environmental data tracking, and developing systems to maintain regulatory compliance.
She works with many cross‑functional teams to support timely project implementation by assessing permitting needs and ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. Hannah holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and completed an engineering rotational program with Hexion before joining the environmental group full‑time.
Melia Boudreaux
- Process Safety Engineer, Intercontinental Terminals Company (ITC)
Melia Boudreaux is a Process Safety Engineer at Intercontinental Terminals Company (ITC), where she supports compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management, Responsible Care®, and ISO9001. She helps advance operational excellence by applying systematic tools that strengthen safety, reliability, and operational performance at a premier terminal serving the petrochemical and petroleum markets.
Prior to joining ITC, Melia spent five years providing process‑engineering support at a major refinery, developing expertise in project leadership, production quality, and advanced process technologies. Melia holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University. She brings a commitment to strengthening public understanding of the chemical industry, contributing a perspective centered on transparency, mentorship, and responsible operations.
Zachary Cartwright
- VCM Technical Manager, OxyChem
Zachary Cartwright is the Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) Technical Manager and PSM Manager for OxyChem’s Ingleside Complex. As the Technical and PSM Manager, he provides guidance and mentorship to Process Engineers and Process Safety Engineers to ensure safe and reliable operations and maintains regulatory compliance by continual improvement of PSM systems.
With almost eight years of experience in the petrochemical industry, Zachary has built a strong foundation of technical skills through process improvement and project development, which he now leverages to provide critical guidance to the engineers at his complex. He is highly involved in developing key sustainability projects to address water scarcity in the region and leading company‑wide improvements for PSM compliance and associated systems. Zachary holds a Bachelor of Science from The Pennsylvania State University and is known for blending practical hands‑on experience with deep knowledge of engineering standards and regulations to deliver safe, sustainable, and consistent results.
Erika Betti
- Environmental Manager, WTS (Waste Technology Services)
Erika Betti is an Environmental Manager at Waste Technology Services (WTS), where she focuses on advancing the reuse of chemical materials and reducing waste across industries. In her role, she partners with chemical generators and end‑users to develop practical, compliant solutions that divert materials from landfill and incineration while improving operational efficiency.
With approximately six years of experience managing hazardous and non‑hazardous materials, she has led initiatives that reduce capital expenditures, improve generator status, increase recycling rates, and strengthen regulatory compliance and safety performance. Erika holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Chemistry and brings a results‑driven approach to advancing sustainable materials management.