In 2024, Forum announced the creation of a US Advisory Board, which will provide strategic guidance aimed at deepening the non-profit's programmatic impact and strengthening its stakeholder engagement in the United States.
The Advisory Board meet quarterly, with each advisor serving a voluntary two-year term. Among the programs it will advise Forum on is Growing our Future, which aims to accelerate the transition to a just and regenerative agriculture system, and American Climate Futures, which aims to put the needs and voices of those most impacted by climate change at the forefront of solutions. The Advisory Board will also provide guidance on Forum’s engagement with businesses and philanthropies – bringing new ideas and perspectives that foster learning and innovation. Its inaugural members are:
Shameek is a Partner and Global Lead for Responsible Business at Fleishman Hillard. Read more
Michelle is Executive Director for Strategy and Content at SOCAP Global, the largest impact investing convening, connecting a global community every year in San Francisco. Read more
Mayuri currently heads the Climate Resilience & Sustainability efforts of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) (part of the Clinton Foundation), as a Senior Director. Read more
Leonardo Pradela (“Leo”) is a program officer at the Walton Family Foundation. Read more
Kelsey Overby serves as the Vice President of Impact at Second Horizon Capital, an impact investing real estate firm. Read more
Joel Makower is chairman and co-founder of Trellis, a media and events company focusing at the intersection of business, technology and sustainability. Read more
Jeffrey Hollender is co-founder and former CEO of Seventh Generation, which he built into a leading natural product brand known for its authenticity, transparency, and progressive business practices. Read more
At ClimateWorks, Casey Cronin’s primary responsibilities include management of Global Intelligence team activities as well as to provide a holistic view of ClimateWorks’ grantmaking portfolio and advice and insights into philanthropic opportunities and risks for climate action. Read more
Amanda Yates is a Senior Director in 3M’s Global Sustainability team, with a focus on strategy and engagement. Read more
With 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, Adriana Zupa-Fernandez is a global leader and Executive MBA with a focus on science and sustainability. Read more