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.

Gender Equality Champ.
Former First Lady.
Novelist.

Eliza Reid is a novelist and the former First Lady of Iceland who champions gender equality, civic leadership, and the power of seizing opportunity.

Environmental Hero.
Entrepreneur.
Visionary.

Chad Pregracke is a CNN Hero and founder of Living Lands & Waters, leading one of the largest grassroots river cleanups in American history.

Self-portrait Artist.
Creativity Catalyst.
Grief Healer.

Brooke Shaden is a fine art photographer who uses mixed-media self-portraiture to explore vulnerability, resilience, and the human psyche.

Reality Bender.
2% Chance Taker.
Courage Champion.

Dean Otto is a business strategist and superhero whose life was forever changed after a catastrophic accident left him paralyzed with only a 2% chance of ever walking again.

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.

Culture Keeper.
Far East Expert.
Early Adopter.

Michael Yamashita is a National Geographic photographer and storyteller renowned for his deep cultural exploration of Asia.

Dog Whisperer.
Empath.
Survivor.

Ben Moon is a photographer, filmmaker, and cancer survivor whose work explores resilience, adventure, and the profound healing bond between humans and dogs.

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. 

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.

Big Wall Climber.
Best-Selling Author.
The North Face Athlete.

Mark Synnott is an acclaimed climber, adventurer, and bestselling author whose work explores the outer edges of human endurance.

Big Picture Guy.
Day in the Life Creator.
Freedom Fighter.

Rick Smolan is a visionary photographer and storyteller best known as the creator of the Day in the Life series and revealing the human story behind a rapidly changing world.

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.

Rising Phoenix. 
Disney's Photo Mom. 
Believer.

Me Ra Koh is a celebrated photographer and bestselling author who inspires audiences to see their strength and story through the transformative power of photography.

5-time Emmy Award winner.
National Park Nerd. 
Morning Person.

Conor Knighton is a CBS Sunday Morning correspondent and Emmy winner who shares witty, heartfelt stories of America and its people.

Best-Selling Travel Guru.
Storytelling Champion.
Leadership Coach.

Ash Bhardwaj is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, filmmaker, military strategist, and BCC travel expert who has reported from over 50 countries.

Author.
Connection Catalyst.
Generational Expert.

Ryan Jenkins is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author and top global expert on team connection, generational dynamics, and the future of work.

Modern Bard.
Connector.
Word Alchemist.

Poet IN-Q—who has shared the stage with icons President Barack Obama and John Legend—celebrates the human condition through spoken word.

Storyteller. 
Global Women’s Champion. 
Revolutionary.

One of Nat Geo’s first female photographers, Annie Griffiths shares stories that illuminate resilience, compassion, and the power of women.