Mary coordinates the Children in Nature Collaborative in the San Francisco Bay Area, part of an international movement to increase equitable access to nature so that children– and natural places–can thrive. She currently works with local, national, and international...
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As a sociologist, and systems inspired permaculture designer, Nirmala’s expertise is in developing strategies on the ground to enhance a deeper connection to life and wellbeing. Nirmala has been consulting on integrated local solutions focusing on resilient systems through...
Karabi Acharya is the Director of Global Ideas for US Solutions at Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The Global team examines promising solutions from around the world that may have exciting ramifications in the US. The team explores transformations that...
Lorie Loeb works at the intersection of design, technology and society. Her work focuses on presenting information in ways that create an emotional connection to data in order to increase impact and motivate people to change behavior. Lorie is...
Since 2001, John has supported clients in shaping sustainability and health strategies that benefit the environment, people, and the bottom line. Pushing design innovation through a systems thinking approach, he is a process champion with the ability to bring...
Maker, scholar, Dana Meadows Fellow. Sarah writes and creates content—prints, photography, films—about food, culture, women, and migrants. She is a former Asian American Writers Workshop fellow and Visiting Scholar at The Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU. A two-time Fulbright scholar,...
Virginia had an illustrious career in the conservation field. After serving on various planning commissions around New England and as a policy analyst, writer and editor for the VT Agency of Natural Resources, Virginia began her 20-year career with the...
Marcelo’s life is dedicated to questioning pre-determined structures and practices of our current culture, finding out and engaging in experiences that provide a new way of living and then sharing this experience with a larger audience, that would otherwise...
Over the last 29 years, Michaelyn has worked at the intersection of sustainable development, agriculture & trade, delivering cutting edge solutions for transformative change. Along her professional path, she has served as a Peace Corps volunteer, an organic farmer...