Leah Thomas Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000
Travels From:
LAX - Los Angeles (All Airports)
Primary Topic Category:
Environment
Secondary Topic Category:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) / Social Justice
Leah Thomas Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Leah Thomas is an environmentalist, author, and founder of the nonprofit Intersectional Environmentalist, a leading platform advancing environmental justice through education and advocacy. She coined the term "intersectional environmentalism" to highlight the connection between social justice and climate action and is the author of The Intersectional Environmentalist. Through her writing, speaking, and creative work, Thomas empowers audiences to build a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable environmental movement.
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