Meet the Changemakers

High-Tech Explorer. 
Bionic Man. 
Culture Whisperer.

Dr. Albert Lin is an engineer, scientist, and explorer whose groundbreaking tech discoveries and inspiring personal journey redefine exploration and human resilience.

Wild Optimist.
Nature Advocate.
NG Explorer at Large.

Ami Vitale is a National Geographic photographer, filmmaker, conservationist and nonprofit chief whose work explores humanity’s connection to wildlife and wild places.

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.

Rock Nerd.
Endlessly Curious.
Geothermal Scientist.

Andrés Ruzo is an Explorers Club Fellow, Nat Geo Explorer, and TED speaker whose work bridges science, exploration, and wonder.

Travel Writer. 
Digital Nomad. 
Black Penguin.

Andrew Ellis Evans is an author and journalist whose explorations—from global travel to psychedelics and mental health—reveal new frontiers of healing and human understanding.

Photographer. 
Oenophile. 
Explorer.

From rock & roll album covers to vineyards and far-flung places, Andy Katz captures the soul of music, geography, and human connection.

Solutions Journalist.
Optimist.
Visionary.

Angus Hervey is a political economist, solutions journalist, and founder of Fix the News, an independent media company uncovering stories of human progress.

Storyteller. 
Global Women’s Champion. 
Revolutionary.

One of Nat Geo’s first female photographers, Annie Griffiths shares stories that illuminate resilience, compassion, and the power of women.

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.

Dog Whisperer.
Empath.
Survivor.

Ben Moon is a photographer, filmmaker, and cancer survivor whose work explores resilience, adventure, and the profound healing bond between humans and dogs.

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.

Wildlife Filmmaker.
Elephant Whisperer.
Emmy Award-Winner.

Bob Poole is an Emmy Award–winning filmmaker whose decades of work in Africa reveal the beauty and resilience of wildlife in a rapidly changing world.

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.

Self-portrait Artist.
Creativity Catalyst.
Grief Healer.

Brooke Shaden is a fine art photographer who uses mixed-media self-portraiture to explore vulnerability, resilience, and the human psyche.

Bigscreen Storyteller. 
Wonder Seeker.
Risk Taker.

Bryan Smith is a filmmaker and adventurer whose cinematic storytelling brings science and exploration to life.

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.

Environmental Hero.
Entrepreneur.
Visionary.

Chad Pregracke is a CNN Hero and founder of Living Lands & Waters, leading one of the largest grassroots river cleanups in American history.

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.

Stop-Motion Wizard.
Imagination Igniter.
Creativity Champion.

Coco Peri is a stop-motion artist who uses handcrafted animation to bring brands, stories, and ideas to life in playful and unexpected ways.

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.

Climbing Legend. 
Mental Health Ally.
Global Raconteur.

Cory Richards is a Nat Geo photographer, record-setting mountaineer, and mental health advocate who proves that what others call “disability” can become your greatest strength.

Visual Activist.
Ocean Storyteller.
Earth Advocate.

Cristina Mittermeier is a photographer and marine biologist who uses visual storytelling to inspire ocean conservation and global environmental action.

Technologist.
Futurist.
Innovation Catalyst.

Dan Chuparkoff uses AI and proven strategic frameworks to help business teams spark innovation, unlock creativity, accelerate progress, and drive change.

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.

Visual Explorer. 
Pathfinder. 
Culture Whisperer.

David Guttenfelder is a Pulitzer Prize–winning documentary photographer whose rare access to war zones and closed nations reveals the resilience of the human spirit.

Globetrotter.
Blue Zones Evangelist.
Brand Wizard.

David McLain is an acclaimed photographer and filmmaker whose work with the Blue Zones Project explores the science, culture, and daily rituals behind long, healthy lives.

Chief Innovator.
Biomedical Engineer.
World’s Best Minister.

David Sengeh is the Chief Minister of Sierra Leone - he’s also an inventor, scientist, and policymaker shaping Africa’s future through creativity and equity.

Adaptive.
Life After Coach.
Mr. Irrelevant.

Former NFL linebacker and founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation. After a career-ending injury and dark chapter that followed, David Vobora reinvented his life around service.

Pulitzer Prize-winner. 
Eyewitness. 
Trailblazer.

Deanne Fitzmaurice is a Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist and Nikon Ambassador who shares powerful stories of resilience and humanity.