About
Madeleine is a lifelong climate activist, microplastics specialist, model, and Brooklyn native. Madeleine has been speaking out against water issues since the age of nine, when she founded her first non-profit organization raising awareness about climate change. As an Ambassador and advisory board member of the 5Gyres Institute, Madeleine specializes in microplastics pollution research and legislation. She is also the Climate and Plastics Campaign Coordinator at Indigenous-led Seeding Sovereignty. Madeleine has spoken at countless events globally and continues to use her voice in podcast, article, and social media features. Madeleine passionately communicates complex environmental issues with creativity, compassion, and empathy.
Source of Climate Optimism
“Hearing from my climate-aware but non-activist friends that my work has reshaped their perspective from one of ‘we’re doomed’ to one of ‘I have something very valuable to offer and I can offer it with joy.’”
Favorite Resource
This is such an inspiring and energizing podcast that focuses on people tackling climate issues in creative ways and always provides action items -- really grounds these complex issues!
