Dr. Taresa Lawrence currently serves the District of Columbia as the Deputy Director of Energy at the Department of Energy and Environment. Dr. Lawrence oversees the District’s energy programs and […]

Dr. Randie Shane has been practicing veterinary medicine in Westchester and Rockland county for over 20 years. While attending veterinary school, she is proud to have helped initiate the first […]

Chris Dye is a senior producer on National Geographic Society’s Storytelling team, where he leads video production for various digital series and projects related to the organization’s initiatives. Prior to […]

Jim is known as Jim Baumer or Mark’s Dad. Jim Baumer is a freelance writer living in Biddeford, Maine. He has written about economic development, lobsters being shipped to China, […]

Mary is known as Mary Baumer or Mark’s Mom. Mary Baumer was first and foremost, Mark Baumer’s mom. She misses him every day (yeah). Losing Mark turned her life upside-down. […]

As chief storytelling officer at the National Geographic Society, Kaitlin Yarnall is responsible for expanding the organization’s impact through all forms of storytelling. Yarnall oversees a team that creates data […]

Tyler Robinson attended NYU Tisch School of the Arts for Film Studies. Driven by a passion for environmental topics, Tyler has executive produced several films that aim for environmental impact, […]

Vanessa Bergonzoli is a multicultural, award-winning filmmaker, experienced at all stages of production for film, TV, news media, and contemporary art. Her documentary productions have garnered significant award recognition including […]

Tommy Wells is the Director of the District of Columbia Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE). Appointed January 2015 by Mayor Muriel Bowser, he is chiefly responsible for protecting the […]

Director of Programming, AFI Silver Theatre