Joe Simonetta

Joe Simonetta is a multidisciplinary professional with degrees in business from Penn State, architecture from the University of Colorado, and divinity from Harvard. Simonetta's academic background includes studies in ethics, global environmental issues, world religions, cosmology, and evolutionary biology at Harvard Divinity School. His career spans roles as an Army officer, professional tennis player, entrepreneur, architect, real estate developer, home builder, environmental activist, author, senior editor of World Business Academy, and nominee for both the U.S. Congress and the U.S. presidency at the Democratic Party National Convention.

Simonetta's work addresses environmental sustainability, social cohesion, and ethical leadership. He has built a career as a writer and speaker, focusing on the intersection of science, ethics, and design. Drawing from his book, "7 Words That Can Change the World," Simonetta presents the talk "How to Sustain Humanity, Advance Our Civilization, and Succeed as a Species," which explores strategies for human survival and interconnectedness. His book is based on the lecture series "Astonish the World, Tell the Simple Truth."

Simonetta developed "TAOLISM — The Architecture of Life," a framework for living grounded in reason, sustainability, and ethical action rather than faith in supreme beings. He is the author of eleven books, including "TAOLISM: The Architecture of Life," "Be Healthy, Be Kind, Respect the Environment: What We Do to Others, We Do to Ourselves," and "Boda, Cara, and Brom: A Story of Personal and Planetary Change." These works reflect his focus on human well-being and environmental responsibility. Simonetta also serves on the board of directors of The Secular Community.

Simonetta has held leadership roles across multiple sectors, including military service, athletics, architecture, entrepreneurship, and environmental advocacy. He is a TEDx speaker and has competed in national athletic events, winning a gold medal in the Sprint Triathlon at the U.S. National Senior Games in Pittsburgh. Simonetta's career demonstrates a commitment to integrating personal vitality with planetary stewardship, emphasizing the importance of sustainability, ethics, and community engagement in addressing global challenges.