Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Keynote Speaker: Marine Biologist & Climate Policy Strategist; Co-Founder & CEO of Urban Ocean Lab Think Tank; Time Earth Award Recipient
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Categories:Environmental Policy, Environment, Conservation, Animals & Wildlife, Technology, Science, Women in Business, STEM, STEM Education, Influential Women, Black Heritage, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Earth Day, Environmental Activism, Sustainability, Female Leadership, Women in Tech, TED, Business, Finance, Climate Change, Environmental Science
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Biography
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, climate policy strategist, writer, and Brooklyn native whose work focuses on advancing equitable climate solutions and ocean conservation. She is the co-founder and chief executive of Urban Ocean Lab, a think tank dedicated to developing climate policy and resilience strategies for coastal cities in a changing environmental future.
Johnson is widely recognized for her contributions to climate communication and environmental policy. She co-edited the bestselling climate anthology “All We Can Save,” which brings together diverse women’s voices in climate leadership. She also co-created the Spotify/Gimlet podcast “How to Save a Planet,” a popular series exploring practical climate solutions, and co-authored the “Blue New Deal,” a policy framework advocating for the integration of ocean conservation into national climate planning.
Earlier in her career, Johnson worked in marine and environmental policy roles with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and served as executive director of the Waitt Institute, where she helped advance ocean governance initiatives. She has also taught environmental policy and sustainability-related courses in academic settings.
Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts in environmental science and public policy from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in marine biology from Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Her writing has appeared in publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Scientific American.
She serves on the board of Patagonia and the advisory and steering committees of several environmental advocacy organizations. Johnson’s 2024 book, “What If We Get It Right?: Visions of Climate Futurism,” explores hopeful and solution-oriented approaches to addressing climate change. She continues to focus on climate innovation, ocean justice, and sustainable futures.
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How much does it cost to book Ayana Elizabeth Johnson for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Ayana Elizabeth Johnson speak about?
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environmental Policy, Environment, Conservation, Animals & Wildlife, Technology, Science, Women in Business, STEM, STEM Education, Influential Women, Black Heritage, Motivational, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Earth Day, Environmental Activism, Sustainability, Female Leadership, Women in Tech, TED, Business, Finance, Climate Change and Environmental Science. -
Where does Ayana Elizabeth Johnson travel from?
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ayana Elizabeth Johnson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ayana Elizabeth Johnson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ayana Elizabeth Johnson for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ayana Elizabeth Johnson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
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