The National Geographic Society is an impact-driven nonprofit. They identify and invest in a diverse, international community of changemakers—National Geographic Explorers—who use the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.

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Jill Tiefenthaler

Darien Wright

Lidia Gregg

Miriam Kamya

Cynthia Doumbia

Alexandra Perrotti

Taylor Foreman

Marie Campos

Samuel Mandl

Jessica Toth

Darrah Wills

David Osztreicher

Jim Gallo

Chris Hines

Emily Dunham

Mitchell Sava

Deborah Renee Grayson (she/her/ella)

Lisa Lytton

Brian Murphy

Luke Miller

Kara Basabe

John Boyer

Dave Ulloa

Bruno Gabrielli

Alan Turchik

Sharlene R.

Lisa Herzog

Latasha Murphy

Duncan Phillips

Ian Miller

Kim Waldron

Crystal Brown

Sumeet Seam

Kaitlin Yarnall

Deborah R. Grayson

Shannon P. Bartlett

Alex Moen

Mara Dell

Kristi Craig

Jason Southern

Kara Ramirez Mullins

The Leadership Team at the National Geographic Society steers the organization's strategic initiatives to advance its mission of exploration and conservation. Comprising top executives across various disciplines, this team collaborates to foster innovation, enhance community engagement, and ensure operational excellence, all while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. By aligning resources and expertise, they drive impactful storytelling and educational initiatives that inspire global change.

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