Photo Ark Founder.
Modern Day Noah.
Man on a Mission.

Photo Ark founder Joel Sartore is a National Geographic photographer using the power of storytelling to inspire action for wildlife conservation throughh his ambitious Photo Ark project.

Rock Nerd.
Endlessly Curious.
Geothermal Scientist.

Andrés Ruzo is an Explorers Club Fellow, Nat Geo Explorer, and TED speaker whose work bridges science, exploration, and wonder.

Reverent Witness.
Raised on Ice.
Wild.

Paul Nicklen is a photographer, filmmaker, and marine biologist whose imagery and stories serve to defend the natural world with reverence and urgency.

Chief Innovation Officer.
Biomedical Engineer.
World’s Best Minister.

David Sengeh is the Chief Minister of Sierra Leone - he’s also an inventor, scientist, and policymaker shaping Africa’s future through creativity and equity.

Time Tripper.
Fossil Hunter.
Indiana Bones.

Renowned paleontologist Paul Sereno, Head of The Fossil Lab at the University of Chicago, continues to break new ground in dinosaur discovery.

Unleashed Chief.
Chief Wrangler.
Dr. Dolittle.

Vincent J. Musi is a former National Geographic photographer whose witty, empathetic portraits capture the emotional depth of animals.

Underwater Photographer
Whale Whisperer.
Mainer.

Brian Skerry is a National Geographic Photography Fellow whose immersive ocean storytelling reveals the intelligence, beauty, and fragility of marine life.

Founder.
Ocean Steward.
Enough.

Cristina Mittermeier is a photographer and marine biologist who uses visual storytelling to inspire ocean conservation and global environmental action.

Technology Futurist.
Geopolitics Expert.
Polymath.

Jamie Metzl is a tech futurist and bestselling author who explores how artificial intelligence is changing how we work, play and live. 

Globetrotter.
Blue Zones Documentarian.
Brand Wizard.

David McLain is an acclaimed photographer and filmmaker whose work with the Blue Zones Project explores the science, culture, and daily rituals behind long, healthy lives.

Nature Whisperer.
Illuminator.
Mad Scientist.

Anand Varma is a National Geographic photographer and founder of WonderLab, a creative studio and learning space in Berkeley, that explores science through high-tech imaging.

Rhino Rescuer.
Wildlife Advocate.
Conservation Queen.

Ami Vitale is a National Geographic photographer, filmmaker, conservationist and nonprofit chief whose work explores humanity’s connection to wildlife and wild places.

Master Storyteller. 
Thru-Hiker. 
Naturekeeper.

Pete McBride is a National Geographic photographer and filmmaker who documents wild places and fresh water to inspire a sustainable future.

Lemur Lover. 
Primatologist. 
Her Wildness.

Dr. Mireya Mayor is a primatologist and TV host whose groundbreaking science—and tireless quest for Bigfoot—bring adventure and discovery to life.

High-Tech Explorer. 
Bionic Man. 
Culture Whisperer.

Dr. Albert Lin is an engineer, scientist, and explorer whose groundbreaking tech discoveries and inspiring personal journey redefine exploration and human resilience.

3rd Generation Kenyan.
Princess.
Fossil Hunter.

Louise Leakey, daughter of Richard and Meave Leakey, is a paleontologist, Explorers Club Fellow, and Stony Brook professor exploring human origins

Environmental Hero. 
Visual Artist. 
Goodwill Ambassador.

Swedish photographer, filmmaker, and UN Goodwill Ambassador Mattias Klum inspires action to protect our most vital and vulnerable ecosystems.

Big Cat Hero. 
Emergency Conservationist. 
Wildlife Filmmaker.

This decorated filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer works tirelessly to inspire conservation of Africa’s keystone species.

Big Cat Hero. 
Wildlife Filmmaker. 
Survivor.

Beverly Joubert is a wildlife photographer and National Geographic Explorer who creates powerful images to inspire protection of Africa’s wild animals.

Dinosaur Detective. 
Deep Time Traveler. 
Paleontologist.

Dr. Nizar Ibrahim, Nat Geo Explorer and TED Fellow, has collected fossils worldwide and is currently working on the world’s largest Triceratops and a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton.