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Mala Persaud is a former TV producer, current communications consultant, and now the owner of the first zero waste store in Fairfax County. She was with NBC News Dateline in London for 12 years, covering everything from Princess Diana’s funeral to the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. As a communications consultant, she advised global health, environmental, and global development nonprofits on messaging and media strategies.
She has been in Fairfax County for 15 years, where she’s been a proud band parent and school volunteer. Her store, Trace, opened in October 2021, allowing people to refill their own containers with bulk food and spices, soap, detergent, shampoo, hand sanitizer and more.