Biophysical Chemist, Mountaineer & Environmental Health Advocate; Founder & Executive Director of the Green Science Policy Institute
Arlene Blum Biography
Arlene Blum is a biophysical chemist, mountaineer, author, and environmental health advocate. As the founder and executive director of the Green Science Policy Institute and a former research associate at University of California, Berkeley, Blum has led research and policy initiatives that have contributed to the removal of toxic flame retardants and other hazardous chemicals from consumer products worldwide. Her work has influenced chemical safety regulations and supports education for decision makers in business and government to reduce the use of harmful substances, reflecting her expertise in public health and chemical policy.
Blum is known for her accomplishments in mountaineering, including leading the first American and first all-women's ascent of Annapurna I, one of the world's most challenging peaks. She also co-led the first all-women's team to climb Denali and was the first American woman to attempt Mount Everest, setting altitude records and influencing generations of climbers. Her expeditions across the Himalayas and the European Alps are chronicled in her books "Annapurna: A Woman’s Place" and "Breaking Trail: A Climbing Life," which are recognized in adventure literature.
Blum's career includes awards such as the Society of Women Geographers Gold Medal, the Sierra Club’s Francis P. Farquhar Mountaineering Award, and induction into the California Hall of Fame. Her public speaking engagements, keynote lectures, and leadership workshops are delivered internationally, addressing topics in environmental health, science, and mountaineering. Blum’s work in overcoming barriers in both scientific research and mountaineering, along with her advocacy for safer chemicals, positions her as a knowledgeable public speaker and leader in environmental health and outdoor adventure.
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Arlene Blum Speaking Topics
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Across the Alps with Baby
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Damsels on Denali: Leadership Lessons from the Roof of the World
Arlene Blum Videos
Podcast on PFAS Health Risks | Arlene Blum
It’s in our water, our food, and so many other products we use on a daily basis, from non-stick pans to popcorn bags. And it’s making us really...
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Arlene Blum is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Adventure, Adventure, Author, Business, Climbing, Communication, Environmental Activism, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Female Leadership, Influential Women, Leadership, Motivational, Overcoming Adversity, Research & Exploration, Resilience -
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Arlene Blum is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Across the Alps with Baby, Damsels on Denali: Leadership Lessons from the Roof of the World , Women in High Places: Annapurna and Other Climbs , Australia: The Great Barrier Reef , Travel and Trekking in the Himalayas and The Great Himalayan Traverse: Across the Himalaya and Beyond . The estimated speaking fee range to book Arlene Blum for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Arlene Blum generally travels from Berkeley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ema Dantas, Alexandra Cousteau, Catherine Coleman Flowers, Rick Ridgeway and Erin Brockovich. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Arlene Blum for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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