Jerome Foster

Jerome Foster II is an environmentalist, social entrepreneur, and public speaker who believes a healthy planet is a human right, not a privilege, driven, in his words, "to speak for that which cannot speak, against those who do unspeakable things." Before he was old enough to vote, he led 80 consecutive weeks of climate protests outside the White House alongside Greta Thunberg; at eighteen, he was brought inside as the youngest advisor in US history, serving on the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council through 2025. At sixteen, he served as a congressional intern under Congressman John Lewis and founded OneMillionOfUs (now WaicUp.org), mobilizing a million young voters. Named a TIME Next Generation Leader and UN Champion of the Earth, and studied in the Cambridge University curriculum as a modern historical figure, Foster continues to work on frontline climate and conservation efforts, including a global reforestation mission.

Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim

Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim is a visionary environmental activist and member of the Mbororo pastoralist community in Chad. Since age 12, she has championed Indigenous rights and nature conservation, founding the Association for Indigenous Women and Peoples of Chad (AFPAT). In the Sahel region, Hindou empowers Mbororo women through alternative income initiatives and pioneers participatory 3D mapping to resolve resource conflicts and protect land rights. A global leader in climate policy, she has served as co-chair of the International Indigenous Peoples Forum on Climate Change and is a UN Sustainable Development Goal Advocate. Hindou bridges the gap between local wisdom and international science, advocating for the integration of traditional knowledge into global climate strategies. Her impactful work has earned prestigious honors, including the Rolex Award for Enterprise and recognition on the BBC and TIME 100 lists.

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Jad Daley

President, Terraformation

Jad Daley is President of Terraformation, where he partners closely with CEO Yishan Wong to forge transformational partnerships, drive philanthropic and private-sector investment, and advance the company’s mission to scale native, biodiverse reforestation worldwide. He previously served as President and CEO of American Forests, leading national efforts on climate resilience, social equity, and forest conservation. Before that, Jad held senior roles at The Trust for Public Land and played a key part in authoring federal forest legislation, including the USDA Community Forest Program and Community Wood Energy Program, and is a TIME100 Climate honoree. He brings decades of experience in policy, conservation finance, and coalition-building to accelerate Terraformation’s impact in the decade ahead.