Bonnie Schneider

Bonnie Schneider is the Co-Founder of SkyWind Solutions, where she collaborates with a team of PhD scientists to transform complex weather data into actionable intelligence. The company’s AI-powered platform leverages statistically calibrated, machine learning–enhanced models to deliver outputs aligned with operational thresholds, including confidence intervals that define the range of likely outcomes.

Schneider is a former national television meteorologist, author, and Peabody Award-winning journalist known for her expertise in extreme weather and climate change communication. Schneider has appeared as an on-camera meteorologist for major networks including MSNBC/NBC News, CNN, HLN, Bloomberg TV, and The Weather Channel, providing analysis on significant weather events and their broader impacts. She is also the creator of the Weather & Wellness platform, which explores the intersection of climate change and health, and has produced original video content for Newsday’s digital site, extending her reach as a science communicator.

As an author, Schneider has published works such as "Extreme Weather" and "Taking the Heat: How Climate Change Is Affecting Your Mind, Body, and Spirit and What You Can Do About It." Her books offer accessible, science-based guidance on navigating the health challenges posed by a changing climate, drawing on insights from experts to provide practical solutions for individuals and communities. Her writing and public speaking engagements, including appearances at events like the Manova Summit, have established Schneider as a leading voice on the human impacts of climate change, particularly in areas of mental health and resilience.

Schneider’s professional achievements include receiving the American Meteorological Society's Seal of Approval, which recognizes excellence in technical weather knowledge and communication—a distinction held by a small percentage of women in the field. Her media presence and commitment to public education position her as a speaker and expert on the intersection of weather, climate, and health. Through her work, Schneider helps audiences better understand and respond to the challenges of extreme weather and climate change.