The work is a conversation. Speaking is where it starts.
I speak to conservation organizations, tourism industry gatherings, tribal and Indigenous-led convenings, leadership programs, and academic audiences on the practices that connect them. Over the last decade I've keynoted, moderated, and joined panels on six continents' worth of stages, from the IUCN World Conservation Congress to the Adventure Travel Trade Association to the Royal Society for Arts.
I speak best when the room is ready to work, not just listen.
Read
Why “WHY” Isn’t Enough
November 2019 | WILD.org
https://www.wild.org/blog/why-isnt-enough/
CoalitionWILD
December 2018 | International Journal of Wilderness
https://ijw.org/coalitionwild/
Climb a mountain, take your potential to new heights
December 2018 | UN Environment
http://bit.ly/UNEPMountainDay
A message from our Director
April 2018 | CoalitionWILD.org
https://vimeo.com/272084628
Why Environmentalists Aren’t Going To Save The Planet
July 2017 | WILDVoices
http://bit.ly/cvplublication1
Empower Youth To Shape The Future
April 2017 | UN Environment
http://bit.ly/cvpublication2
listen
On being a force for change
May 2021 | One Wild Life Podcast
https://bit.ly/3xvBvlA
Youth Engagement and Conservation
November 2020 | Inspired Minds Podcast
https://bit.ly/InspiredMindsPodcast
Crista Valentino on the new generation of conservation leaders
July 2020 | ReWilding Earth Podcast
https://bit.ly/3EhKus8
Youth, Changing Your Mind, and Steering The Titanic
November 2019 | Cosmic Podcast
https://youtu.be/HAD5rltgmVU
Finding people who believe in you and learning when not to hit send
February 2018 | Wild Voices Project Podcast
bit.ly/WildVoicesProj
watch
Choose Earth’s Future
March 2022 | WILD Foundation
https://youtu.be/MobHBvWEjvc
2021 IUCN World Conservation Congress LiveCast
September 2021
- Episode 1 with Mariasole Bianco
- Episode 2 with Kevin Lunzalu
- Episode 3 with Melina Sakiyama
- Episode 4 with Winnie and Becky
- Episode 5 with Diana and Zsuzsanna
30 minute idea shots with Adina Vlad and Alec Balasescu
April 2021 | 30 minute idea shots
https://youtu.be/D9cMw-dh-ag
WORDS MATTER: Nature
February 2021
https://bit.ly/3uLwzr0
Harnessing Myth and Community to Save the Biosphere
January 2021 | Royal Society of the Arts (RSA)
https://bit.ly/3EkpDEy
Nature Needs Half with Amy Lewis and Crista Valentino
July 2020 | Chatham House
https://youtu.be/J_fa-DFS8qM
CoalitionWILD Launches at the 2013 World Wilderness Congress
October 2013 | 10th World Wilderness Congress
https://youtu.be/hxPifeuYdbE
SPEAKING and panel facilitation
From keynote speeches to workshop facilitation and panel hosting roles, we have delivered thousands of speeches to audiences of all ages and sizes. Here’s a list of some of our previous speaking roles and opportunities
IUCN World Conservation Congress
Marseille, France | September 2021
· Youth Summit Coordinator.
· Speaker, workshop presenter.
· #NatureForAll Youth Pavilion workshop host.
Earth Optimism Summit
Virtual | April 2020
· Speaker, Workshop Lead
· Host of a 90 minute workshop for ~200 attendees on “Turning the WHY
into a HOW.”
Native American Education Conference
Virtual | April 2020
· Speaker, Workshop Lead
· Host of two 90 minute workshops on education and accessibility for disadvantaged communities
CoVID-19 CANCELLATION: 11th World Wilderness Congress (WILD11)
Jaipur, India | March 2020
· Opening address to delegation of ~2,500
· Facilitator of four panels.
· Opening speaker for Young Environmentalist Program, developed by the
Rajasthan Government.
· Lead coordinator and facilitator of the CoalitionWILD Young People’s Pre-
Congress Workshop, a four day capacity building and leadership
development workshop for 35 international youth.
Global Youth Dialogue Gathering
Pairs, France | November 2019
· Keynote address to 20 youth leaders on the importance of collaboration,
coherent messaging, and not losing hope.
World Leaders Conservation Forum
Jeju, South Korea | October 2018
The Forum is a global platform established to search for nature-based solutions to sustainable development and harmonious co- existence of all forms of life on Earth.
· Keynote speech during the World Leaders Conservation Forum on
Empowering a New Generation. 750+ attendees.
· Side event speeches to 100+ attendees.
World Conservation Congress
Honolulu, Hawaii | September 2016
· Speaking engagement with former Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell.
· Five Congress presentations with attendance from 50-300 attendees each.
· Master of Ceremonies for event of 250+ attendees
Hope Decoded
Banff, Canada | March 2015
· One of four guests of honor
· Four presentations, final keynote address to 150+
2014 IUCN World Parks Congress
Sydney, Australia | November 2014
· Five presentations to audiences between 50-400 people
10th World Wilderness Congress
Salamanca, Spain | October 2013
· Opening presentation, audience of 2,500
· Panel discussion, audience of 1,000 - 2,500 (in person and virtual)
· Moderation of panel discussion, ~50 attendees
· Two presentations, ~50 attendees
And here’s some stuff that has been written on us…
Q&A with Crista Valentino
November 2021 | SK*P Generation
https://bit.ly/36jYiG1
This just in…you’re already qualified to be a climate activist
July 2021 | The Green Fix
https://bit.ly/3JLIpph
Get WILD: Nonprofit unites visionaries to propel global conservation leaders into the future
November 2017 | Planet Jackson Hole
https://bit.ly/3vpKZw6
Secretary Jewell Announces Partnership with CoalitionWILD to Prepare Next Generation of Young Leaders Working in Conservation
September 2016 | U.S. Department of Interior
https://on.doi.gov/3KPxCMi
this is us
Want to check out who we are and what we are doing, in real time?
Scroll through our life on Instagram at @cristaa_v (or by clicking below).
