Anand Varma
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.
Ash Bhardwaj
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.
Brian Skerry
Ocean Photographer.
Whale Whisperer.
Mainer.
Brian Skerry is a National Geographic Photography Fellow whose immersive ocean storytelling reveals the intelligence, beauty, and fragility of marine life.
Bryan Smith
Bigscreen Storyteller.
Wonder Seeker.
Risk Taker.
Bryan Smith is a filmmaker and adventurer whose cinematic storytelling brings science and exploration to life.
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.
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.
Geoff Rhodes
Director of Fun.
Event Wizard.
Visual Alchemist.
Geoff Rhodes, aka “Director of Fun” is a bespoke event creator and emcee who elevates large-scale live events and brings undeniable energy to the stage.
Jake Viramontez
Sower of Seeds.
Social Justice Champion.
Catalyst.
Jake Viramontez is a filmmaker, entrepreneur, and nonprofit founder who harnesses storytelling to inspire action and believes that generosity unlocks abundance.
Jean Fruth
Visual Storyteller.
Game Changer.
Champion for Opportunity.
Jean Fruth is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and visual storyteller who uses the power of sports to create visibility, expand opportunity, and inspire change around the world.
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.
Luca Martinez
Everglades Explorer.
Alligator Advocate.
Impact Filmmaker.
Luca Martinez is a filmmaker known for his work championing the the Florida Everglades, an ecosystem unlike anywhere in the world.
Mark Synnott
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.
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.
Michael Davie
Documentarian.
Compassionate Witness.
Explorer.
Michael Davie is an Emmy Award–winning documentary filmmaker who explores conflict, courage, and the human spirit in stories that challenge and inspire.
Pete McBride
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.
Rick Smolan
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.
Steve Winter
Tiger Champion.
Hollywood Hero.
Big Cat Herder.
Steve Winter is a National Geographic photographer renowned for his dramatic images of big cats in some of the world’s most challenging environments.