Curiosity

Driven by a desire to understand who journeyed here alongside us, Ella is undeterred by war zones, pirates, and politics in her quest to unearth the fossil record before it’s too late.

A trailblazing figure in publishing and programming, Melina Bellows has a boundless imagination and a passion for education that has elevated every project she has undertaken.

Driven by the pursuit of knowledge and an insatiable curiosity, NASA’s Chief Engineer for the ambitious Europa Clipper Mission is convinced he has the best job on Earth.

Our natural ecosystems are the best technology we have to help cool the planet. This British scientist, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, has a plan we can all get behind.

Leslie Dewan spent the first ten years of her career redesigning nuclear reactors to make them safer and more efficient. Now she's set her sights on a bigger obstacle in the race towards a carbon-neutral future: us.

By showing how every breath of air we take and every drop of water we drink depends on the health of our Oceans, Dr. Sylvia Earle makes marine conservation everyone’s concern.

Andrew invites us to move beyond the tourist selfie to open ourselves to the rich kaleidoscope of humanity, adventure, and experience the world offers, to become a more evolved version of ourselves.

For 20 years, Deanne served as a photojournalist for the San Francisco Chronicle, documenting the AIDS crisis, pivotal SCOTUS rulings, sports, and pop culture.

His deep passion and commitment to making “every building a green building” inspires audiences of all types to change how they look at their buildings, their facilities and the world at large.

Terry Garcia served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Science and Exploration Officer for the National Geographic Society for seventeen years, launching more than 400 scientific field research, conservation, and exploration projects annually.

Scientist and photographer Jennifer Hayes has captured stories about every topic under the sea—from shipwrecks to coral kingdoms.

One of Oprah’s Super Soul 100, this poet and multi-platinum songwriter speaks about universal issues of love, loss, and forgiveness, guiding us on a journey to the center of the soul.

After 20 years as a Nat Geo photographer, Chris Johns was the first to be elevated to Editor-in-Chief of the venerable magazine. Under his direction, National Geographic earned 63 nominations and 23 National Magazine Awards.

Beverly has dedicated her life to helping the wildlife of Africa thrive amidst the pressures from hunting, poaching, decreased habitat, climate change, and conflict. Her striking photographic portraits of wild animals call us to our highest sensibilities.

Conor Knighton is a national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning—the country’s #1 Sunday morning news show with 6 million+ weekly viewers—and author of the New York Times bestseller Leave Only Footprints.

Keith Ladzinski is a master of documenting the ends of the earth. His breathtaking images of our world’s wonders evoke a powerful sense of curiosity and awe.

One of the great nature photographers of our time, Frans Lanting has captured the beauty of our natural work for over three decades, using images and stories that inspire wonder and help audiences engage deeply with our living planet.

Albert Yu Min Lin has dedicated his life to uncovering the lost relics of our past. From the Mongolian plains to the Maya jungle, he combines cutting-edge technology with vivid storytelling to piece together the forgotten fragments of our humanity.

Rock climber turned award-winning photographer/filmmaker Andy Mann documents our natural world to show its interdependence, to raise empathy, and to bridge the gap between science and policy.

Who says you can’t have it all? This primatologist, TV Host, university executive, O mag Insider, National Geographic Explorer, and mother of six begs to differ.

Vincent, who has been photographing our world for 30 years, believes that everything we learn about animals teaches us everything we don't know about ourselves.

J pioneered the concept of Blue Mind, a flow-state that acknowledges the physical, ecological, economic, cognitive, emotional, psychological, and social benefits of being on, in, or near water. (In Memoriam)

Robert’s grandfather started Radio Flyer in 1917—naming it after two of the most important inventions of its time. Today, Robert has reimagined the brand in ways his grandfather never could have dreamed.

Imbued with wit, humor, energy, and optimism, Stop-Motion Photographer Coco Peri creates videos for the world's leading brands and teaches creatives how to infuse magic and strategy into their businesses.

Emmy Award-winner tells the story of Wild Africa, taking us deep inside the animal kingdom—most recently, showing how generations of shared wisdom have enabled elephants to survive against all odds.

Journalist, editor, and critically acclaimed author of Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They are Changing the World.

To get a fresh perspective of humanity today, this two-time Pulitzer Prize winner is on a 24,000-mile walkabout around the entire planet. He calls it the Out of Eden Walk.

A Bill Gates Hero in the Field, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Education and Chief Innovation Officer strives to improve lives through reforming, and redesigning healthcare and education systems.

New York Times best-selling author and TIME, Life and National Geographic photographer, known for capturing the human face of emerging topics and telling those stories in a compelling way.

In biologist/photographer Anand Varma’s hands, a camera is not just a tool to capture what he sees—it’s a way to illuminate the layers of beauty and complexity that are otherwise hidden from the naked eye.

Commanding U.S./Italian/and Russian crews on the ISS for 200 days during the Russian invasion of Crimea showed Terry Virts that anything is possible with diplomacy and constant innovation.

One of the most iconic and innovative photographers of our time, Stephen Wilkes constantly pushes the boundaries of what is possible.