Keith Ladzinski
Adventurer.
Nature Whisperer.
Storm Chaser.
Keith Ladzinski is a National Geographic photographer and filmmaker who captures breathtaking stories of adventure, wildlife, and the power of the natural world.
Conor Knighton
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.
Mattias Klum
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.
Dereck Joubert
Big Cat Hero.
Emergency Responder.
Wildlife Filmmaker.
This decorated filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer works tirelessly to inspire conservation of Africa’s keystone species.
Beverly Joubert
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.
Chris Johns
Yellowstone Hero.
Disruptor.
Yellow Border Chief.
Former National Geographic Editor in Chief and acclaimed photojournalist Chris Johns explores the alchemy of sharing a powerful, balanced story.
Nizar Ibrahim
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.
Jennifer Hayes
Aquatic Biologist.
Photojournalist.
Explorers Club Fellow.
Ocean scientist and photographer Jennifer Hayes has captured stories about every topic under the sea—from shipwrecks to coral kingdoms.
Terry Garcia
Exploration Evangelist.
Policy Advisor.
Blue Water Advocate.
Former National Geographic Chief Science Officer Terry Garcia reveals how exploration, creativity, and bold thinking can drive breakthroughs.
Eric Corey Freed
Organic Architect.
Thought Leader.
Fixer.
LEED Fellow architect Eric Corey Freed blends sustainable design and humor to show how the buildings of tomorrow can heal people and the planet.
Kevin Fedarko
River Runner.
Man of Letters.
Conservationist.
New York Times best-selling author Kevin Fedarko brings to life the wild places we share and the adventurers who find their solace in nature.
Sylvia Earle
Hero for the Planet.
Oceanographer.
Her Deepness.
Dr. Sylvia Earle is a legendary oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer at Large who champions ocean conservation for the sake of all of us.
David Doubilet
Photography Legend.
Rolex Testimonee.
Master Storyteller.
David Doubilet is a celebrated National Geographic photographer who reveals two worlds at once, uniting life above and below the water's surface in one frame.
Ronan Donovan
Wolf-Whisperer.
Wildlife Biologist.
Natural History Filmmaker.
Ronan Donovan is a wildlife biologist and National Geographic photographer who reveals the social lives of wolves and the deep connections that bind all living things.
Leslie Dewan
Nuclear Engineer.
Clean Energy Champion.
Queen of Possibility.
Dr. Leslie Dewan is a nuclear engineer and innovator who champions clean energy solutions and the bold technologies shaping a more sustainable future.
Casey Anderson
Grizzly Guy.
Wilderness Tracker.
Survival Expert.
Casey Anderson is a naturalist and wildlife filmmaker who explores coexistence between humans and wild predators, such as grizzly bears and mountain lions to inspire conservation.