These 10 Climate speakers give free virtual presentations to groups anywhere in the country, with no fee, no honorarium and no mileage. Book one for a library program, a classroom, a faith group or a community meeting online, on climate solutions, clean energy and sustainable living. Each card shows the city where the speaker is based.
Denver
Clean Up Man, Russell Inc
Vice President of Ginny Richardson Public Relations, works with a wide variety of industries including clients in business, not-for-profit, healthcare, cultural arts, military, hospitality, retail and entertainment. His website designs and content have received raves from clients and industry leaders, and he is extremely knowledgeable about Search Engine Optimization (SEO). He provides insightful website audits
Phoenix
President, Interlock Energy
Heather Jackson is the president of Interlock Energy, a team of scientists, engineers, project managers, and hands-on builders and makers who support climate tech startups in prototyping, scale-up, and deployment of critical energy and energy efficiency technologies. Heather’s startup leadership experience spans across medical technology, advanced manufacturing, and fusion energy. Additionally, in the electric utility
Chicago
Outreach Educator, Citizens Climate Lobby Education
For the last eight years Henry has been an Outreach Educator for Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL), a non-profit, non-partisan, volunteer organization. CCL’s mission is to empower citizens to take action with their Members of Congress for a solution to Climate Change. Henry works with our Congressmen locally and in D.C. to discuss their perspective on
Chicago
Climate Reality Project Leader, Climate Reality Project - IL Chicago Metro Chapter
Donald lives in Arlington Heights, IL where he raised his family. He attended Michigan State University and earned his MBA at Lake Forest Graduate School of Management in Illinois. He retired as a product marketing professional in the high tech industry and is now pursuing a writing career. He recently became a climate activist by
Chicago
Group Leader, Chicago South Suburbs, Citizens' Climate Education
Andy has undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Notre Dame. He leads a chapter for the non-profit and non-partisan Citizens’ Climate Education making presentations and educating the public on effective solutions to the climate change issue. His audiences have included Universities, High Schools, Alumni associations, Libraries, Churches, Non-profit organizations, and political leaders. He’s
Chicago
Sustainability Analyst, Climate Reality Chicago Metro Chapter
Leader of the Electric Vehicle and Presentations Groups of the Climate Reality Chicago Metro Chapter. Member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps. A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Tom retired in 2018 as Chief Information Officer having worked in manufacturing, information technology, and strategic executive positions. Tom holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, is Certified as
Phoenix
En-ROADS Climate Ambassador and Volunteer, Citizens' Climate Lobby
Gretchen is an engaged citizen, passionate about creating safe spaces for needed public conversations, supporting collaborative action, and bridging divides between diverse communities. She is bilingual in Spanish, studied at Drew University’s United Nations semester, and has degrees in Politics and Conflict Analysis & Resolution. She has experience as a trainer, teacher and small business
Chicago
Climate Advocate, Citizens Climate Education
An award winning retired High School Science Teacher. B.S. in Biology and Physical Science from Michigan State University. M.S. in Physical Science Ed. from Eastern Illinois University. Employee of the year Addison Trail High School 2013. Finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year 1998. Recognized for 20+ years volunteer work with Illinois Science Olympiad. Coach
Phoenix
Faith Community Coordinator, Arizona Faith Network
Maha Shuru Vasu Bandhu serves as the Faith Community Coordinator for the Arizona Faith Network, assisting in the development, coordination and implementation of interfaith programmes. He assists in efforts to protect the environment through interfaith collaboration. He serves the Buddhist community as Maha Shuru in the Dhammapada Sangha, (Zen Buddhism), assisting in the practice and
Phoenix
State Director, Arizonans for Community Choice
Shelly Gordon-Gray has a 40+-year volunteer career, from fundraising for NGOs to serving as a volunteer mediator to tutoring young students in reading. She has run her own medical marketing and PR firm for 20+ years, was named one of Silicon Valley’s Women of Influence, served on the Human Relations Commission for the city of
