William L. "Bill" Allen
Editor in Chief Emeritus, National Geographic Magazine
One of only nine full-time editors in National Geographic history, Allen led the charge through the turn of the century as one of the most popular magazines in the world successfully launched multimedia brand extensions to reach a new generation of readers.

Michael Davie
Filmmaker
As the sole film crew remaining when things heated up in war-torn Liberia in 2003, Davie and his National Geographic team were the last ones out. His coverage of human rights issues and topics has earned him an international following.

Dennis Dimick
Executive Editor, National Geographic
Dimick shares highlights of both National Geographic's features and the most recent scientific reports documenting climate change, and explores what we as communities and individuals can do to reverse the trends.

John Francis
Conservationist
Frustrated with his experiences in environmental inaction, Francis decided to effect change by taking a radical personal stand--he stopped using motorized transportation and took a vow of silence that endured for 17 years.

Chris Johns
Editor in Chief, National Geographic Magazine
In his role at the helm of the largest and most influential natural history publication in the world, Johns must balance opportunity with responsibility as the magazine explores the interrelationship between human aspirations and our planet's cultural and natural resources.

Lisa Ling
Journalist
Lisa Ling has become synonymous with the National Geographic Explorer TV series, reporting from hot spots in places such as Indonesia and Africa and from the bayou towns devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

Boyd Matson
Television Host, Adventurer
Long before the days of alligator-wrestling hosts, Matson earned the respect of viewers and peers for matching an explorer's sense of adventure with a serious journalist's ability to uncover and tell the story.

Marvin Meyer
Gnostic Scholar, Author
This leading Gnostic Scholar is well-versed in nine research languages and has a vast 34-year history of scientific and non-fiction publication. He recently guided our Codex Advisory Panel in translating the only known surviving copy of the Gospel of Judas.

Cathy Newman
National Geographic Senior Writer, Author
In her words, "this job is a privilege." Writing for National Geographic gives Newman the opportunity to travel the world in search of the story. Newman lends her insight to topics as diverse as perfume, fabrics of the future, obesity, Silicon Valley, and most recently, poison.

Chad Pregracke
Environmentalist
Ever wonder if one person can make a significant difference? Chad's story will remove all doubt.

Andrew Zolli
Futurist
Recently named a Visiting Fellow at National Geographic, Zolli helps people and institutions see and interpret trends in culture, technology, smart design, and communications.