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Our Community of Collaborators

At SLF, we believe that collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From insightful podcast conversations to impactful projects, we've had the privilege of working alongside some truly remarkable individuals and organizations. This page is dedicated to showcasing the people who have been part of our journey — whether as guests on our podcast, contributors to our projects, or partners in our mission.

Each name here represents a unique story, expertise, and perspective that has helped shape our work. We are incredibly grateful for these connections and proud to celebrate the diverse voices that enrich our community. Take a moment to explore the talented professionals, thought leaders, and organizations that make our network stronger. Together, we’re building something meaningful and lasting.

Amory Lovins

RMI

Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus

Bob Richmond, PhD

University of Hawaii

Marine Biology Professor

Chris Gloninger

Woods Hole Group

Meteorologist

Cindy Folkers

Beyond Nuclear

Radiation and Health Hazard Specialist

Diana Nyad

Swimmer

Swimmer

Dr. Jelani Nelson

UC Berkeley

Chair of Computer Science Division

Dr. Paul Dorfman

University of Sussex

Chair of Nuclear Consulting Group

Edwin Lyman, PhD

Union of Concerned Scientists

Union of Concerned Scientists

Francois Rogers

Blue Planet Alliance

Executive Director

Gwen Yamamoto Lau

Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority

Executive Director

Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri

Shakti Regeneration

Filmmaker

Janna Salokangas

Mission Impact Academy

Co-Founder

John Holm

Pyxera Global

Senior Vice President of Partnership Development

Joseph Mangano MPH MBA

Radiation and Public Health Project

Executive Director

Joshua Frank

CounterPunch

Journalist and Co-editor

Kathryn Brinton

Samuel Lawrence Foundation

Senior Advisor

Kim McCoy

Oceanographer

International Oceanographer

Lance Gould

Brooklyn Story Lab

CEO

Margaret Leinen

Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Vice Chancellor

Matthias Egger

The Ocean Cleanup

Executive

Mohammed Rezwan

Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha (Floating Schools of Bangladesh)

Executive Director

Noa Gafni

Columbia University

Faculty

Paige Morency

Basic Education Coalition

Director of Outreach and Communications

Professor Brian Toon

Professor

Atmospheric Scientist

Rear Admiral Len Hering

U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy

Roger Johnson

Tufts University

Professor Emeritus

Sierra Jackovics

Mana Pacific Inc.

US Energy Policy and Project Manager

Stephanie Cooke

Journalist

Journalist, Writer

Terry Torok

Creative Intelligence Agency

Co-Founder

Tricia McLoughlin

Anthem Awards

General Manager

Anne Wadsworth

Girls Education Collaborative

Founder and Executive Director

Bruno Smadja

Mobile Film Festival

Founder

Chris Lee

Hawaii

State Senator

Congressman Mike Levin

California

U.S. Representative

Dr. Gregory Jackzo

US NRC

Former Chair

Dr. Kirsten Dunlop

Climate-KIC

CEO

Dr. Peter Andersen

SDSU

Professor Emeritus

Elisa Carrillo Cabrera

Mexican National Dance Company

Co-Director

Gary Headrick

San Clemente Green

President

Henk Rogers

Blue Planet Alliance

Founder

Jacquelyn Francis

Global Warming Mitigation Project

Founder and Executive Director

Jeff Mikulina

Hawai’i Climate Coalition

Executive Director

John Morales

Climadata Corporation

Meteorologist

Joseph McNeil, Jr.

Sitting Bull

Direct Descendant

Kamaal Martin

Art Power Equity

Founder

Kathryn Kanjo

Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego

CEO

Kneyone Murray

Kneyzeus Energy in Trinidad and Tobago

CEO

Larry Agran

City of Irvine

Mayor

Mark Johnson

Playing for Change

Founder

Mayte Gonzalez

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Head of Human Rights in Conservation

Nina Soraa

UNLEASH Innovation Lab

Programs and Partnerships

Nora LaTorre

EatReal

CEO

Patricia Sims

World Elephant Day

Co-founder

Racquel Moses

The Caribbean Climate- Smart Accelerator

CEO

Richard Gersberg

San Diego State University

Professor / Head of the Division, Environmental Health in the School of Public Health

Sarabeth Brockley

Carbon Better

Senior Director of Climate Services

Sona Tatoyan

Hakawati

Founder

Susan Hito-Shapiro

State of New York

Environmental Attorney

Thomas Bass

University of New York

Professor of English and Journalism

Vanessa Nakate

TARD Foundation

Environmentalist, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Co-Founder

Atossa Soltani

Amazon Watch

Founder and President

Captain Paul Watson

The Sea Shepherd

Founder

Christina Abuela

Barrio Botany

Barrio Botany

Deirdre White

Pyxera Global

CEO

Dr. Jeff Duncan-Andrade

San Francisco State University

Chair of Latinx Studies

Dr. M.V. Ramana

University of British Columbia

Professor and Author

Dr. Philbert Aaron

UN

Dominica’s Ambassador

Emilie McGlone

Peace Boat US

Director

Gordon Edwards

Mathematician and Physicist

Mathematician and Physicist

Hubert Massey

Artist

Artist

James Day

Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Professor of Geosciences

Jeff Severinghaus

Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Professor of Geosciences

John Orcutt

Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Professor of Geophysics

Josh Witten

MakeSoil

Founder

Kate Brown

MIT

Professor, History of Science

Ken Cook

Environmental Working Group

President and Cofounder

Kristy Drutman

Browngirl Green

Founder

Lauren Casey

Climate Matters Program at Climate Central

Meteorologist

Mark Z. Jacobson

Stanford

Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Melissa Simms

State of Illinois

Environmental Attorney

Nithya Ramanathan

NextLeaf Analytics

CEO and Co-Founder

Nyaradzo Hoto

Akashinga

Biodiversity Officer

Paul Gunter

Energy Policy

Analyst and Activist

Ramon Cruz

Sierra Club

Former President

Richard Wallsgrove

University of Hawaii

Co-Director of Environmental Law and Professor

Shannen Henry

Kalea Group

Founder

Sonia Hunt

Speaker

Health & Wellness Speaker and Coach

Taye Balogun

NGO International Film Festival

Founder

Timothy Mousseau, PhD

University of South Carolina

Professor of Biological Studies

Verneda Adele White

America's Hot Sauce

Fashion Designer and Founder

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