Speakers

Sarah Laskin is vice president and chief operating officer for mission programs at the National Geographic Society, and oversees strategic planning and program development across NG's field research, science, conservation, exploration, education and public outreach activities.  In 2004 she was among the founders of National Geographic's All Roads Film Project, which showcases breakthrough film and still photography from indigenous and under represented minority cultures around the globe, bringing together diverse voices that celebrate the vibrant cultural stories of our world.  Prior to joining National Geographic in 2000, she served as associate director for fisheries and coastal issues at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. She was also the program examiner for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration programs at the White House's Office of Management and Budget.