ENVIRONMENTAL SPEAKERS & GREEN KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Book Green Celebrity Advocates and Environmental Sustainability Speakers for Conferences and Keynote Speaking Engagements
Environmental issues are in the forefront of business concerns today. All American Speakers works with a variety of environmental speakers who address energy efficiency, green development and restorative use of resources that greatly reduce environmental impacts while providing superior goods and services at lower cost. They work in fields such as research, conservation, envirnomental technology, and renewable resources.
If you are interested in a green speaker or green celebrity who is not listed on this website, please contact us and we will be happy to provide you with any information you may need such as: biographical information, speech topics, speaker fees and availability.
FEATURED GREEN SPEAKERS
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Environmental Activist, Storyteller & Ocean Advocate
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Lead for Sustainability at Google & Former Chief Sustainability Officer for the Obama Administration
Travels From: Mountain View, CA, USA
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Indigenous Climate Activist, Hip-Hop Artist, Author & Youth Director of Earth Guardians
Travels From: Boulder, CO, USA
BROWSE ENVIRONMENTAL SPEAKER CATEGORIES:
CELEBRITY ACTIVISTS
Celebrities use their unique position in the public eye to advocate for the causes they care about. Taking environmental matters into the spotlight, these actors, musicians, and entertainment icons are known for being supporters of clean energy, wildlife protection, and more. Many work with nonprofit organizations or have even created their own foundations - to protect the environment.
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Actor, Producer, Philanthropist & Environmental Activist
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Environmental Activist & Emmy Award-Nominated Actor
Travels From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Academy Award-Nominated & BAFTA Award-winning Actor; Environmental Activist
Travels From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Award-Winning Actor & Environmentalist
Travels From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Actor, Screenwriter & Producer; Co-Founder of Water.org; Expert Advocate on Global Water & Sanitation Crisis
Travels From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Actor, Producer & Activist; Best Known for His Role as James Bond
Travels From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Actor, Director, Producer, Environmentalist & Founder of the Sundance Film Festival
Travels From: Las Vegas, NV, USA
CONSERVATIONISTS
Conservationists believe in preserving resources for the future ā land, water, and wildlife are their chief concerns. They advocate for environmentally conscious laws, take steps to eliminate illegal poaching and logging, and encourage corporations to avoid wasteful processes. These eco-friendly speakers discuss ways we can manage our societyās growth and ensure that nature is prioritized and endangered species are protected.
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Wildlife Conservationist & Daughter of Steve Irwin; Season 21 Contestant on "Dancing With the Stars"
Travels From: Brisbane, Australia
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Internationally Renowned Primatologist, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace
Travels From: Washington, DC, USA
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Former President & CEO of The Nature Conservancy
Travels From: Arlington, VA, USA
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Co-Founder of Blue Forest Conservation
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Photographer, writer, filmmaker, and National Geographic Young Explorer
Travels From: Richmond, VA, USA
DOCUMENTARIANS
Popular documentaries such as āChasing Coralā and āAn Inconvenient Truthā bring global warming into the national focus. Their goal is to inform viewers about our changing environment and empassion them to take action. These filmmakers use stunning imagery of the world around us to illustrate what we have already lost in our changing climate, but also what we have left to protect.
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Wildlife Filmmaker & Conservationist, National Geographic
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Co-Founder and Filmmaker, Actual Films; Co-Founder, Catapult Film Fund
Travels From: San Francisco, CA, USA
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Award-winning Filmmaker, Photographer, Entrepreneur & Climate Change Activist
Travels From: Boulder, CO, USA
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Photographer & Documentary Film Director Known for the Academy Award-Winning Documentary "The Cove"
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Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker
Environmental Writers & Authors
From journalists at science magazines covering the natural world to nonfiction authors exploring climate change, environmental writers use their words to bring information to the public. Whether they are creating reports for industry professionals or transforming scientific data into news stories for the general population, they play an essential role in communicating environmental developments and concerns.
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Memoirist & Journalist, Environmental Advocate, Author of Slow Love
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Globe-Trotting Journalist, Award-Winning Climate Correspondent, Goat-Herder & Author
Travels From: New Mexico, USA
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Environmental Correspondent, The Guardian.
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Award-Winning Author & Writer
Travels From: Charlottesville, VA, USA
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS
Environmental educators are teachers, writers, and public figures who impart knowledge on topics such as deforestation, resource depletion, endangered species, greenhouse effect, and more. While some reach their audiences in a classroom and some reach them through television series, their goal is to connect with and inform their listeners. They raise public awareness about environmental concerns and encourage individuals and communities to take social responsibility.
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Award-Winning Conservationist, Author & Founder of the Orangutan Foundation International
Travels From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Expert Advocate for Health, Sustainability & Environmental Education; Named "America's Green Girl" by OK Magazine
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Australian TV Personality, Wildlife Specialist & Conservationist, Zack Heart aka Outback Zack
Travels From: Malibu, CA, USA
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS & RESEARCHERS
At the forefront of scientific discovery, research scientists gather data and interpret what it means for our environment. They search for answers to scientific questions that have long eluded past observers. These scientists are experts on topics such as sea level rise, soil erosion, and ozone depletion. They are chief agents in predicting what our future on Earth could look like.
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Chief Environmental Research Scientist at Environmental Health Research Associates, LLC.
Travels From: Aurora, IL, USA
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Former Director of Offshore Membrane Enclosures for Growing Algae; Founder of UpCycle Systems
Travels From: San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA
GREEN BUSINESS STRATEGISTS
Environmental issues and climate change are hot topics in todayās society, making sustainable development a natural step for business. These sustainable business experts work to make companies greener through efficient energy use, green product design and manufacturing processes, and new technologies. They are experts in driving green business opportunities and making a difference as business managers while avoiding pitfalls such as corporate greenwashing. These men and women address specific business concerns like carbon taxes and other market signals, pollution markets and credits, and stockholder analysis and engagement.
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Vice President of Global Customer Solutions at UPS; Global Supply Chain Leader & Environmental Advocate
Travels From: Anaheim, CA, USA
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CEO of US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment
Travels From: Washington, DC, USA
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Real Estate Developer, Peabody Award-Winning Broadcaster & Urban Revitalization Strategy Consultant
Travels From: New York, NY, USA
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Co-Founder of Blue Forest Conservation
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Environmentalist, Mountaineer, Expedition Author, Former VP of Environmental Initiatives & Special Projects at Patagonia
Travels From: Ventura, CA, USA
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President, Green Strategies Inc.
Travels From: Washington, DC, USA
Non-Profit Leaders
Non-profit founders are motivated by the desire to help - whether that means helping people, animals, or the world. These men and women lead foundations designed to protect and conserve the environment as we know it. They are scientists, researchers and activists committed to saving wildlife from extinction, cleaning up the oceans, and preserving our rainforests.
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CEO & Co-Founder of WaterEquity & Water.org with Matt Damon
Travels From: Kansas City, MO, USA
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Director of NYU's Center for Sustainable Business; Former President of the Rainforest Alliance
Travels From: New York, NY, USA
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Trained Forester, Microbiologist, Conservationist, Animal Rights Activist, Wilderness Engineer & Social Entrepreneur
Oceanographers & Marine Biologists
Earth is mostly covered by the oceans, with water making up roughly 70% of its surface. Oceanographers and marine biologists study the health of the worldās oceans and the life within them. Among their scientific focuses are the effects of plastic waste, chemical runoff, and warming temperatures on this vast environment. These speakers are knowledgeable on topics like coral bleaching, marine protection zones, and conservation policies.
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Marine Biologist, Conservation Strategist, Founder & CEO of Ocean Collectiv
Travels From: New York, NY, USA
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Founder & CEO of Sustainable Ocean Alliance
Travels From: San Francisco, CA, USA
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Marine Scientist, Conservation Policy Specialist & President and Founder of Ocean Doctor
Travels From: Washington, DC, USA
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Marine Biologist, Educator & Filmmaker
Travels From: Carmel, CA, USA
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Explorer-in-Residence at National Geographic & Oceanographer; Former Chief Scientist of the NOAA
Travels From: Oakland, CA, USA
WILDLIFE EXPERTS
Working with animals both in captivity and in the wild, these men and women have devoted their lives to the study and care of wildlife. Chief among current concerns about climate changeās impact on wildlife are habitat destruction, overfishing, and species extinction. The environment is made up of often-fragile ecosystems in which each species of animal and plant are closely linked. Whether they study these complex structures or zero in on a single species, these wildlife experts are fighting to conserve & protect animal life.
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Research Director & Founder of the Wild Dolphin Project; Author of "Dolphin Diaries"
Travels From: Boca Raton, FL, USA
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Penguin Expert, TED Speaker & Award-Winning Author of "The Great Penguin Rescue"
Travels From: Boston, MA, USA
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Explorers Club Member, Zoologist & TEDx Speaker
Travels From: New York, NY, USA
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Wildlife & Nature Conservationist, Photographer, Author, and TV Personality; Son of Steve Irwin, Owner of Australia Zoo
BROWSE ENVIRONMENTAL SPEAKERS BY TOPIC:
CLEAN ENERGY & BIOFUELS
Biofuels - fuels made from organic material such as various plants - are a cleaner source of energy than fossil fuels due to their lower carbon impact. They are generally considered renewable resources along with other clean energy sources like solar energy and wind energy. Biofuel and clean energy advocates suggest that these resources will help minimize global warming and human impact on the environment. These speakers address the pros and cons of such energy sources.
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Solar Energy Pioneer; Chairman & CEO of 247Solar Inc.
Travels From: McLean, VA, USA
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Clean Energy & Climate Advocate; Director of the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal Campaign
Travels From: Shepherdstown, WV, USA
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Director and Chief Editor of CleanTechnica, a Clean Tech News Site
CLEAN WATER
Keeping our oceans free of pollution and making sure people have safe access to clean drinking water are enormous tasks. From oil spills to chemical pollutants, industrial development has impacted water sources worldwide. These men and women are activists working to minimize the effects of pollution on the worldās water and make sure communities everywhere have enough clean water to support them.
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Founder of Living Lands & Waters, CNN's Hero of the Year for 2013, Environmental Speaker & Bestselling Author
Travels From: East Moline, IL, USA
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Eco-Entrepreneur; Chief of Staff for the Office of State and Community Energy Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy
Travels From: Orlando, FL, USA
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Atmospheric Scientist, Professor of Political Science & Director of Climate Science Center at Texas Tech, Lead Scientist with The Nature Conservancy
Travels From: Lubbock, TX, USA
CLIMATE CHANGE
Most scientists now agree that climate change is primarily caused by human activities - especially the greenhouse gasses those activities generate. Climate change occurs over hundreds - or even thousands - of years, but even a gradual increase in temperature can have large effects, such as sea level rise, desertification, and extreme weather. These men and women speak on climate change and global warming, as well as their impacts and what can be done about them.
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Applied Science Engineer, NASAās Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Editor, NASA Climate Change Website
Travels From: Pasadena, CA, USA
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Leading International Expert in Weather & Climate
Travels From: Dacula, GA, USA
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Communications Director for Monterrey Bay Aquarium Research Institute; Climate Scientist
Travels From: Princeton, NJ, USA
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Author, Founder of Open The Future, Co-founder of WorldChanging.com, Specialist in Emerging Technologies, Environmental Dilemmas, and Cultural Transformation
Travels From: San Francisco, CA, USA
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Sustainability Expert & Executive Chairman of The Carbon Disclosure Project
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Indigenous Climate Activist, Hip-Hop Artist, Author & Youth Director of Earth Guardians
Travels From: Boulder, CO, USA
Environmental Policy
Laws and policies have tremendous effects on the environment - both positive and negative. These men and women are lawyers, policymakers, activists, and other experts on current environmental policies. They advocate for governmental protection for the environment and wildlife, and educate the public on the laws that are currently in place nationally and around the world.
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Senior Advisor to UN Envoy for Cities and Climate; Former CEO and Chairman of the Sierra Club
Travels From: San Francisco, CA, USA
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Hillhouse Professor of Environmental Law and Policy at Yale Law School, Corporate Environmental Strategy Expert & Co-Author of "Green to Gold"
Travels From: Hartford, CT, USA
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Environmental Justice Advocate
Travels From: Charlotte, NC, USA
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Environmentalist & Energy Expert; Co-Founder of WindSail Capital Group
Travels From: Boston, MA, USA
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Professor of Environmental Policy & Director of the Program on Science, Technology, and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Travels From: Falmouth, MA, USA
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The director of Cities and Transportation in the Energy and Climate Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
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CEO of REFORM Alliance, CNN host, Emmy Award-winning Producer & NY Times Best-Selling Author
Travels From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Fair Trade
Fair trade is the policy of paying people in developing countries fair wages for their exported products. This practice benefits the workers who create goods and raise crops as well as the environment. Fair trade foods are sustainably grown and harvested, using minimal agrochemicals, no GMOs, and sustainable irrigation. These men and women are advocates for fair and sustainable trade practices.
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Lecturer in Social Entrepreneurship, Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship
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Founder, CongoCalling - Director of MannaCentre - Trustee at ChurchPoverty - working for Peace, Justice, and Prosperity in the UK, the Congo and around the world
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Senior Vice President of Food & Markets at WWF
Travels From: Washington, DC, USA
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Investigative Reporter on Globalization & Author of "Where Am I Eating?" and "Where Am I Wearing?"
Travels From: Muncie, IN, USA
Renewable Resources
Encompassing everything from green agriculture to solar power, renewable resources provide us with electricity, food, and water without depleting the earthās natural supply. As electric & hybrid cars gain popularity and more wind turbines and solar panels are built, society becomes less dependent on finite resources like oil. Apart from having a less negative influence on the environment, using renewable resources opens up opportunities for economic growth and development.
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Eco-Entrepreneur; Chief of Staff for the Office of State and Community Energy Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy
Travels From: Orlando, FL, USA
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Daniel Schnitzer is the founder of EarthSpark International, a company dedicated to helping create clean energy supply chains in Haiti.
Travels From: Chicago, IL, USA
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Sustainable Innovation Expert
Travels From: Toronto, Canada
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President and Founder, Bright Power
Travels From: New York, NY, USA
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Author & Clean Energy Expert
Sustainable Food
The agricultural industry has historically contributed to environmental problems, from greenhouse gasses from livestock to soil erosion from poor farming practices. A new rise in sustainability in food production involves limiting pesticides, using better irrigation techniques, and managing food waste properly. Green agriculture aims to be profitable for farmers and distributors while sustaining natural resources.
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Executive Chef, Founder & Owner of Chez Panisse; Sustainable Agriculture Advocate
Travels From: Berkeley, CA, USA
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Founder & CEO at Goodr Co.
Travels From: Atlanta, GA, USA
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Co-founder & CEO of Perfect Day, Inc.
Travels From: Berkeley, CA, USA
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Environmental Campaigner, Author & Businessman
Recycling & Pollution
Pollution is one of the top problems facing the environment today. While plastic waste is the most commonly thought of, pollution comes in many forms: air pollution, nanopollution, thermal pollution, light pollution, water pollution, and noise pollution. While recycling cannot eliminate all pollution, it helps with reducing the amount of metal, glass, plastic, and paper that would otherwise go to waste after a single use.
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Artist and Founder of Washed Ashore
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Inventor, Entrepreneur & Founder of The Ocean Cleanup
Travels From: Netherlands
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Visual Artist & Co-Founder of the Plastic Pollution Coalition
Travels From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Chief Executive Officer, The Recycling Partnership
Travels From: Walpole, NH, USA
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Sr. Dir. Environmental Management & Innovation at Nike, Former General Manager, PlantBottleā¢ Packaging Platform, The Coca-Cola Company
Travels From: Beaverton, OR, USA
Green Living
From minimizing plastic use to installing solar panels, there are many ways to live environmentally responsible lifestyles. By replacing harmful everyday habits with greener alternatives, everyone can do their share to improve the world we live in for future generations. These men and women are green living activists who provide audiences with information about practical changes to reduce their carbon footprints and better the environment around them.
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Breast Cancer Survivor, CEO of The Good Home Company & Author of "Detox your Home"
Travels From: New York, NY, USA
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Environmental Entrepreneur; Founder & CEO of Simbly
Travels From: Asheville, NC, USA
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Founder & CEO at Briogeo Hair Care
Travels From: New York, NY, USA