When we stop looking at communities as the victims and start looking at us as the solutions, that is when we can start building solutions that are equitable and address the root causes of systemic inequities.
Diamond Spratling, 2023 Sustain Dane Keynote Speaker
SPEAKER
Diamond is a dynamic speaker delivering engaging keynotes, TED Talks, panel discussions, guest lectures, and workshops on topics ranging from meaningful community engagement and environmental justice to climate storytelling, and climate & health. She has spoken in front of thousands at global platforms like New York Climate Week, the United Nations, Microsoft, The National Academies, and MIT, captivating audiences with her ability to break down complex issues, inspire action, and shift the climate narrative.
COMMUNITY CONNECTOR
Diamond helps global brands, local governments, and grassroots organizations reach their goals without overlooking the needs and priorities of the communities they serve. Building authentic connections is what she does best. Whether it's designing powerful advocacy campaigns, shaping community-driven policies, or creating spaces where people feel seen and heard, Diamond helps organizations reach, engage, and activate communities in ways that create lasting impact.
Diamond is the author of the inspiring children's book series, Sage Sails the World, where 7-year-old Sage embarks on global adventures inspired by her grandmother’s stories of Earth’s wonders. Accompanied by her loyal dog, Benji, Sage sets off to explore breathtaking landscapes—only to discover the devastating effects of climate change. From vanished mangroves to missing polar bears and dried-up lakes, she witnesses firsthand the urgent need for action. Refusing to stand by, Sage becomes a young changemaker, showing readers how they, too, can protect the planet and restore its beauty for future generations.
AUTHOR
FEATURED PRESS
Making Diamonds and Applying Pressure.
Diamond Spratling (she/her) stands as an acclaimed environmental health and justice activist, author, and dynamic international public speaker. In 2019, she founded Girl Plus Environment, the national non-profit dedicated to educating, engaging, and empowering Black and Brown women and non-binary individuals, inspiring them to champion climate and environmental justice within their communities.