The Green Spa Network (GSN), the non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting sustainability through the spa and wellness industry, has expanded its board of directors to include Adar Venyige and Amber Marie Beard.

With a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Nevada, VB Cosmetics director of sales Venyige's background includes working with sustainable nail product Dazzle Dry Nail Lacquer.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas vice president of sustainability Beard has spent 11 years working globally through sustainable architecture, construction, development, real estate investment, private equity and now hospitality with leading luxury hotel, resort and spa brand, Six Senses.

“Both Adar and Amber bring fresh enthusiasm for the pursuit of a sustainable future to the GSN Board,” says Karen Short, GSN board president and SVP of sales and marketing, Universal Companies. “Adding direct experience in implementing sustainability initiatives in the product realm and corporate setting to our team supports GSN’s position as a thought leader in promoting sustainability through vitality.”

GSN’s mission is to promote the connections between personal wellbeing, economic sustainability and the health of the planet. Through networking, education, and best practices developed with its membership of the nation’s most innovative green spas, GSN is setting the standard for social and environmental sustainability in the industry.