Political & National Issues
Environment & Sustainability
Environment & Sustainability:
Oil Expert / Author
Antonia Juhasz is a leading oil and energy expert. She is an award-winning policy-analyst, author, and journalist covering all aspects of oil and energy policy with a specialization on the role of oil in conflict.
Climate Justice & Renewable Energy Advocate
Melina is a renowned advocate for climate justice, Indigenous sovereignty and women's rights. She is Lubicon Cree from Northern Alberta, Canada. She is the Founder of Sacred Earth Solar and a Climate Fellow at the David Suzuki Foundation.
Native American Environmentalist
An advocate for frontline native environmental groups and ecological balance, LaDuke was twice Ralph Nader’s vice-presidential candidate for the Green Party.
Renowned Ecologist
Dr. Michelle LaRue is a research ecologist focusing on conservation from North America to Antarctica. With a passion for science communication, her inventive research makes her a leading communicator in her field.
President of Green Cross International
An expert on sustainability and "survivability," environmental speaker Alexander Likhotal is president and CEO of Green Cross International, a global campaign for the right to water.
Journalist
Amanda Griscom Little influences the national dialogue with her examination of environmental issues. She writes the "Code Green" column about the people, products, and ideas of the green movement for Outside.
Environmental Policy Expert & Former EPA Deputy Administrator
Janet McCabe is an accomplished environmental policy expert with a distinguished career in public service, law, and academia.
Award-Winning Social Entrepreneur, Cultural Thought Leader, Founder & CEO of NOOR by Grant Blvd
Dr. Kimberly McGlonn is an award-winning social entrepreneur, cultural thought leader, and motivational speaker who inspires bold, intentional living at every level — from how we build businesses to how we design our lives.
Corporate Responsibility Expert
Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact.
Multi-Platinum Band AJR, Founder of Planet Reimagined & Columbia University Professor
Adam Met, PhD seamlessly transitions between roles as musician, educator, advocate, and scholar.
Writer, Journalist, Rabbi, Meditation Teacher & Scholar of Religion
Jay Michaelson is a writer & journalist, rabbi & meditation teacher, keynote speaker, and scholar of religion.
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere
As the highest-ranking Brazilian-American to serve in the U.S. government, Jana Nelson offers an insider’s view on global leadership, diplomacy, and decision-making across the Americas.
"Eco-Model" & Author
The author of Style, Naturally, the first global guide to sustainable “green” beauty and fashion, Oakes is known as the “Eco-Model,” working on campaigns for socially and environmentally conscious companies.
Geologist / Earth Science Historian
Oreskes, PhD is the author of The Scientific Consensus on Climate Change, which laid to rest the idea that there was significant disagreement in the scientific community about global warming and its human causes.
Former Executive Director of Greenpeace USA
Former Executive Director of Greenpeace USA, Passacantando is a sought after environmental speaker who leads the fight for clean air, clean water, and the survival of our planet.
Former Deputy Secretary of Energy
From 2009 to 2014, Daniel Poneman served as Deputy Secretary of Energy and is currently a Senior Fellow with the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.
Former Professional Surfer, Humanitarian Leader & Founder of Waves For Water
Jon Rose is a former professional surfer, humanitarian leader, and founder of Waves For Water—one of the world’s most respected clean-water organizations, responsible for delivering clean water solutions across 51 countries and responding to more than 40 major disasters.
Waste Thought Leader & Influencer
Anna Sacks is a waste expert focused on passing waste legislation in the US and raising consciousness on social media. Anna is the Legislative Chair for the Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board and co-founder of NYC’s #SaveOurCompost coalition.
A Climate Action Pioneer in the Gen Z Creator Economy
Estella Struck is the visionary force behind Viviene New York, the pioneering sustainability-focused product marketing agency, driven by Gen Z.
Founder of Intersectional Environmentalist & Author of The Intersectional Environmentalist
Coining the term ‘eco-communicator’ to describe her style of environmental activism, Leah uses her passion for writing to explore and advocate for the critical yet often overlooked relationship between social justice and environmentalism.
Chief of Staff at the EPA under President Obama
Thompson is an experienced and successful executive in policy, program, and management. She was the Chief of Staff at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the first four years of the Obama Administration.
Global Energy Authority & Author of Saudi, Inc.
It is virtually impossible to examine the intersection of geopolitics, energy and markets without understanding Saudi Arabia. Global energy authority Ellen R. Wald brings incomparable expertise on the kingdom and its worldwide impact.
Former White House National Climate Advisor & Leading Authority on the Clean Energy Economy
Ali Zaidi served as Assistant to the President of the United States and National Climate Advisor. In this role, he led the White House Climate Policy Office, which coordinated policy development and the U.S. government’s overall strategy on climate and clean energy.