Hera Hub DC Power Panel: An All Hands on Deck Approach to Sustainability

The health of the planet and its inhabitants are at risk from decades of destructive human behavior and climate inaction. The Intergovernmental Panel Report on Climate Change Synthesis Report 2023, as communicated by Chair Hoesung Lee, "underscores the urgency of taking more ambitious action and shows that, if we act now, we can still secure a liveable sustainable future for all.”

This moderated Power Panel of female leaders in sustainability, environment, and public health will provide a lively conversation on the all hands on deck approach needed to engage everyone from children to corporate leaders to academics and policy makers to enact an ambitious enough approach to secure a livable future for all.

Our panel will be moderated by , Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at the League of Conservation Voters. She directs LCV's policy and lobbying efforts on a range of issues, including climate change, energy, air, water, and lands.

Our panel of experts includes:

- Chair of the Environmental and Occupational Health Department at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health. She is also the Director of the GW Climate and Health Institute. She currently serves on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Science Advisory Board and the National Academy of Science's Committee to Advise the U.S. Global Change Research Program, among other science advisory committees.

Patty Mechael - Dr. Patricia (Patty) Mechael is co-founder and executive director at HealthEnabled and Senior Associate at the Center for Global Digital Health Innovations at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Patty's book, "The Antidotes Pollution Solution", will be available for purchase with your ticket or at the event.

- Founder and Principal of Pagitsas Advisors. She is a keynote speaker and strategic advisor to senior executives and boards on leading sustainability strategies for global businesses. Chrissa's book, "Chief Sustainability Officers at Work", will be available for purchase with your ticket or at the event.

Host or Publisher Hera Hub DC