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View by year:Social and scientific innovators with breakthrough solutions The Bioneers Conference is a leading-edge forum presenting breakthrough solutions for people and planet. Social and scientific innovators focus on solutions inspired by nature and human ingenuity. The Bioneers Conference and the Bioneers Radio Series bring you inspiring speakers from the world over. Gar AlperovitzGar Alperovitz, Lionel R. Bauman Professor of Political Economy at the University of Maryland, is co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative, an organization developing sustainable wealth democratizing approaches to local and system-wide change. Kenny AusubelKenny Ausubel (www.bioneers.org), the CEO and founder of Bioneers, is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, social entrepreneur and author whose books include The Bioneers: Declarations of Interdependence; and When Healing Becomes a Crime: The Amazing Story of the Hoxsey Cancer Clinics and the Return of Alternative Therapies. Monika BauerleinMonika Bauerlein is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the San Francisco-based Mother Jones (aka Mojo), a 32-year-old investigative magazine widely recognized as one of the most respected, influential progressive publications in the country. Kirk BergstromKirk Bergstrom, founder and President of WorldLink, has led the organization's media, education, and civic engagement programs for more than 20 years. Lauren BonLauren Bon is the founder of the Metabolic Studio, where she practices at the intersection of art and philanthropy. Michael BruneMike Brune, executive director of the Sierra Club, will describe how one of the biggest, oldest and most influential grassroots environmental groups in the nation is working to end coal in the U.S. within a decade, without question the most successful such work in the country. Markese W. BryantMarkese W. Bryant is a recent graduate in African American Studies from Morehouse College and a leading activist for clean energy, green jobs and energy efficiency. Nita ChaudharyNita Chaudhary is the co-founder and President of Campaigns and Communications at UltraViolet, a group dedicated to expanding women's rights and combating sexism in politics, government, media, and pop culture. Rucha ChitnisRucha Chitnis, with academic backgrounds in journalism and sociology, is the India Program Director of Women's Earth Alliance. Jaimie P. CloudJaimie P. Cloud is the founder and president of the Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education in New York City, a leading generator of sustainability curricula and educational materials worldwide. Ms. Cloud writes and teaches extensively and serves on several boards and advisory committees. Document Actions |
