Annie Leonard

Annie Leonard is a lifelong activist who has protested on multiple continents over many years. She spent 17 years with Greenpeace US, serving as Executive Director from 2014-2023; created The Story of Stuff film, book and organization; and campaigned against international waste trafficking around the world. Annie frequently speaks and writes about environmental and democracy issues, focusing on pollution, waste, consumerism, climate, democracy, and activism. She has appeared on numerous media, has testified before Congress, and has received a number of awards for her work, including an honorary degree from Vermont Law School. She was named Time magazine's "Hero of the Environment" in 2008. In addition to her work to protect the right to protest, she is currently partnering with Jane Fonda to elect climate champions across the country through Janepac.com.