Contributors

Marcy works with scientists across Harvard to promote research that can help improve human health and the health of our planet. Her favorite project is bringing The Climate Optimist newsletter to inboxes every month.

“Margaret Klein Salamon, PhD, is a clinical psychologist turned climate activist and thought leader.  Her work helps people face the frightening, painful truths of the climate emergency and empowers all of us to transform despair into effective “”emergency mode”” action.  As the Executive Director of the Climate Emergency Fund, Margaret fundraises for and strategically deploys financial resources to high-impact disruptive protest campaigns.

Margaret is the author of Facing the Climate Emergency: How to Transform Yourself with Climate Truth (2023), a radical self-help guide. Her project Climate Awakening allows people to call from all over the world and share their climate emotions with people who understand.”

Matteo is also a member of Fashion Revolution Italia, academic lecturer and public speaker. He recently co-authored and hosted JUNK, a docu-series on the impact of fast-fashion around the world, co-produced by Sky Italia and Will Media.

Mike is a Manager of Commercial Marketing Strategy at MLSE and has been with the organization for just over a year and a half. Mike started his career at MLSE in a specialized Marketing and Sales role where he supported the MLSE Digital Labs team in commercializing digital products and services to other professional teams and leagues across North America. In his current role, Mike supports corporate partners across all four MLSE sports properties (Leafs, Raps, TFC, and Argos) through the creation of marketing strategies that merge the goals of both brands. He is a Cannes Young Lions God winner, in the marketing category, which is where he connected with the New Zero World team.

Currently leading the “NewZero World” Project. A centralized communications hub for climate mobilization. Formed by a coalition of climate allies, we are creating a global mobilization to shift public opinion and promote behavioral change by building new climate narratives and positively reimagining our visions of the future. NZW is an action-oriented, seven year initiative through 2030 that is elevating current and future-focused climate solutions through the emergence of new narratives, communication campaigns, advocacy strategies, industry frameworks, Web3 technologies and more for the benefit of society and the planet .We are tapping into an opportunity for mass mobilization to support existing and new initiatives that apply systemic change enhancing nature-based solutions to limit Global Warming of 1.5 oC.

Ugandan climate activist and CEO of Earth Volunteers, a NFP orgnization powering climate action with volunteering capacity building.

Omnia El Omrani is the first official Youth Envoy for the President of the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27). She is a Climate Change and Health Junior Policy Fellow at the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London. She is a medical doctor with multiple roles as a Commissioner at the Lancet Commissions on Sustainable Healthcare and Post-COVID Population Health, a member of the first Youth Sounding Board of the European Union DG-INTPA, and an associate at Women Leaders for Planetary Health and UNICEF Youth Leaders Program. Omnia has attended the last four UN Climate Change Conferences in Katowice, Madrid, and Glasgow, representing more than 1.3 million medical students worldwide in the International Federation of Medical Students’ Association (IFMSA), and in Egypt representing youth globally.

Paddy works independently as a strategist, and is the co-founder of Inter-Narratives and Stories For Life. He spent over a decade working in brand strategy, corporate innovation, and market research, before leaving to work independently in service of those responding to the climate and ecological emergency. Today he collaborates with and advises various organisations, universities, philanthropists and campaigns, including the UNFCCC Climate Champions and Purpose Disruptors. He is exploring how communication can help us see what science and wisdom reveal about reality, and the possibility of more viable, beautiful worlds.

Dr. Shah serves as President of The Rockefeller Foundation, a global institution with a mission to promote the well-being of humanity around the world. The Foundation applies data, science, and innovation to improve health for women and children, create nutritious and sustainable food systems, end energy poverty for more than a billion people worldwide, and enable meaningful economic mobility in the United States and around the world.

As well as running MSQ/Sustain – our agency specialising in all things Climate & Sustainability – Richard helps drive the right CXM solutions for clients – specifically in the areas of content, social and digital. Richard was the founder of content marketing agency Kameleon, which has joined forces with MBAstack to enhance the agency’s capabilities in delivering engaging and effective outcomes across the combined portfolio. A resident of Totnes, Devon, Richard is both an aspiring ‘Mamil’ and a fair-weather sailor.

Rob is a co-founder of Purpose Disruptors. He has over 15 years experience at media agencies. He studied Sustainability Management at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. Rob co-created the Mission Zero working group at GroupM and founded the IPA Media Climate Charter group.

Ross Findon is a circular economy and sustainability communications specialist, who works with global businesses and NGOs. A former journalist and chief communications officer, his work focuses on driving engagement and action at every level.

Ryan is a member of the Strategy & Operations team at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE). MLSE owns franchises such as the Toronto Maple Leafs & Toronto Raptors, and is the largest owner/operator of professional sports teams in Canada. Ryan currently contributes to the group’s commercial strategy, focusing on monetization efforts & marketing support. He is a Cannes Young Lions Gold winner, in the marketing category, which is where he connected with New Zero World.

Sam is an advocate for sustainability and creating positive change.  He shares good news and solutions to help create a more sustainable future, amplifying the work of changemakers and inspiring action.

Samuel Rubin, a Barcelona native, is a versatile force dedicated to creating positive social impact. With a passion for filmmaking and storytelling, he embarked on a journey to ignite change through his work. In 2018, he earned his B.A. in Film and Television from UCLA, solidifying his foundation in the industry.

Co-founding YEA! Impact, an agency that combines grassroots community-organizing and storytelling, Samuel strives to make a difference in the world. Additionally, he initiated the Hollywood Climate Summit, an annual international event that celebrates multigenerational and youth-led environmental efforts within the entertainment sector.

Currently, Samuel holds the role of Impact & Partnerships Lead at New Zero World. He is also a vital member of the Founding Convening Team for the UNFCCC sectoral initiative, ECCA, aimed at accelerating climate action in Entertainment and Culture.

Samuel’s dedication to combating climate change and promoting sustainability has earned him recognition on the prestigious 2022 Grist 50 Fixers list. Moreover, he has been honored with the Cogenerate Innovation Fellowship for his exceptional efforts in building coalitions within the climate movement. Samuel Rubin continues to be an inspiring force for positive change, using his expertise in storytelling and activism to reshape the narrative around climate issues in Hollywood and beyond.