Justin Winters

Justin Winters has a strong background in environmental philanthropy and sustainability. Justin served as the Executive Director of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation for 12 years, where they shaped the organization's strategic direction and oversaw the awarding of over $100 million in grants to impactful projects around the world. During their time there, they also helped create various philanthropic funds focused on ocean conservation, shark conservation, and wildlife preservation. In 2019, they co-founded One Earth Philanthropy, an organization working to combat the climate crisis. Prior to that, they served on the board of Global Fishing Watch, Amazon Frontlines, and The Solutions Project, all of which are dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability. In 2020, Winters briefly served as the Executive Director of Earth's Call Fund.

Justin Winters earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Art History and Fine Arts from Skidmore College, where they studied from 1994 to 1998.