Michelle Li

Keynote Speaker | Toronto, Ontario

Climate Champion & Tech Innovator
Sustainability, Leadership & Future of Work Expert

Michelle Li Expertise Personal Growth, Peak Performance, Teamwork, Mindset & Goal Accomplishment, Resilience & Adversity, Mindfulness, Excellence & Success, Innovation & Creativity and Environment & Climate Change.

Michelle Li

About Michelle Li

Michelle Li stands at the forefront of the global climate movement as a renowned Climate Champion, influential thought leader, and compelling keynote speaker. She is the driving force behind Clever Carbon, an organization dedicated to democratizing carbon footprint literacy through hip and fun content. Michelle’s strategic acumen was homed in Silicon Valley, working with leading tech companies like Salesforce, before she pivoted to galvanize widespread climate action. Her expertise and electrifying keynote are sought on the world's most significant platforms; Michelle has addressed audiences at SXSW, TEDx, Bloomberg Green, Davos and COP29, and contributes her insights to the United Nations. With innovation, creativity, and resilience at the heart of her messaging, Michelle is a consistently relevant and engaging choice for any event.

Michelle Li Videos

Michelle Li - Global Climate Champion - Keynote Speaker - Speaker Reel

Michelle on the Coffee Menu with Clever Carbon

The Carbon Literacy Revolution | Michelle Li | Tedxhultlondon

Michelle Li Interviews & Podcasts

Michelle on Carbon Literacy at Studio40 with Fox

Michelle Li | Founder of Clever Carbon

Clever Carbon on Ticker Insight

for Those Made to Build a Sustainability Mindset

MICHELLE LI BIOGRAPHY

Michelle Li didn’t just change careers; she answered a global call to action. Forging a path from the heart of Silicon Valley’s tech scene to the forefront of the climate movement, she brings a founder’s mindset and a disruptor’s energy to one of the most critical challenges of our time. Her journey from building software for giants like Salesforce and DocuSign to building a sustainable future is a masterclass in purpose-driven transformation.

At the core of Michelle’s work is a powerful, unshakeable belief: “A carbon-literate society will accelerate action and create better solutions at the speed and scale required for a thriving planet.” She diagnosed a key problem: the climate conversation was often too complex, too exclusive, and too intimidating for the average person. Her solution? To demystify climate action and make it accessible, engaging, and even joyful.

This mission ignited the creation of clever carbon, a startup that transforms carbon footprint literacy from a dry statistic into a vibrant, interactive experience. By making learning “hip and fun,” Michelle has empowered thousands to understand their impact and become confident agents of change.

Recognizing that action flourishes in community, she founded Women and Climate, a global nonprofit that galvanizes a powerful network of women to connect, learn, and lead. It’s more than a community; it’s an incubator for collaboration and a testament to her commitment to inclusive, collective action.

Michelle’s magnetic energy and visionary approach have made her a sought-after voice on the world’s most influential stages, including TEDx, SXSW, Bloomberg, COP, and the United Nations. As the convener of the Carbon Newbie Summit during NYC Climate Week, she brought together titans like Mastercard, Allbirds, the NBA, and Mubadala to break down barriers to climate knowledge. Her insights are regularly featured by major media outlets such as ABC, CBS, FOX, Inc.com, and Politico, solidifying her role as a defining voice in the sustainability movement.

As a speaker, Michelle doesn’t just present; she connects and catalyzes. Whether keynoting, moderating, or serving as MC for the world’s leading brands, she has a rare ability to translate complex ideas into actionable inspiration. As Alissa Schipper, Google Senior Industry Manager, notes, “Michelle Li’s powerful keynote, “A brief history: Carbon Footprint Edition,” at Google’s Sustainability Summit in Berlin, was rated the best by attendees. What truly set her presentation apart was its fun, light, and unexpectedly different approach, making a complex topic engaging and memorable.”

Michelle Li is the rare leader who bridges two worlds—the relentless innovation of tech and the urgent, human-centered mission of climate action. She isn’t just talking about a better future; she is actively building the tools and communities to create it.

 

 

Michelle Li Topic Presentations

Michelle Li Toronto, Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

From Scientist to Silicon Valley to Climate Champion: Lessons from a Career Built Across Stem and Leadership

A Brief History: Carbon Footprint Edition

From Silicon Valley to Global Climate Champion: The Journey from Tech Professional to Global Climate Thought Leader

What is Carbon Footprint?! a Tale of Resilience, Innovation, Perseverance, and Creativity

Michelle Li Books & Articles

The Incredible, World-altering ‘black Swan’ Events That Could Upend Life in 2025
The Incredible, World-altering ‘black Swan’

Michelle Li is the founder and CEO of clever carbon, which helps raise carbon literacy, and the founder of the non-profit organization...

Congestion Pricing Could Cause More Traffic, Higher Pollution in the Tri-state Area.
Congestion Pricing Could Cause More Traffic,

Michelle Li, the founder of Clever Carbon, researches vehicles' impact on climate change.

Women’s Leadership in Eco-activism: Michelle Li, Clever Carbon
Women’s Leadership in Eco-activism: Michelle

Michelle Li, Founder of clever carbon and Women and Climate advocates for Climate Literacy and creating networking opportunities for women

Taking Action Now, Speaking with the Founder of Clever Carbon and Women & Climate, Michelle Li.
Taking Action Now, Speaking with the Founder of

Many climate and sustainability experts call people to take action now, and Michelle Li is one of them by saying, “We have the...

Michelle Li Speaking Testimonials

"Michelle Li’s powerful keynote, ‘A Brief History: Carbon Footprint Edition,’ at Google’s Sustainability Summit in Berlin, was rated the best by attendees. Her insights and strong call to action inspired collaboration on green innovation. What truly set her presentation apart was its fun, light, and unexpectedly different approach, making a complex topic engaging and memorable. Michelle’s impactful and unique delivery left a lasting impression and boosted our shared commitment to a greener future. We are certainly looking forward to including Michelle as a speaker at our future Google summits and events."

Alissa Schipper

Google Senior Industry Manager Agencies & Partners
Google

"Michelle Li was a keynote speaker at our annual Tech Conference. Michelle was a consummate professional throughout the entire planning process. Michelle has a masterful understanding of the carbon footprint of common, everyday actions and what is required for employees to feel empowered to create meaningful change within their own companies. Her talk was engaging, timely, and relevant and her “carbon footprint quiz” was informative and fun and fully aids others in making more informed, sustainable decisions every day. I highly recommend Michelle as a speaker for conferences."

Rebecca Dotson

Educational Program Manager
NAEM

"As a conference producer, I’m always on the look out for game changing solutions and individuals creating a meaningful impact. Michelle’s support at our CCUS Forum in Doha was nothing short of exceptional. She launched a ‘Women and Climate’ event as part of the forum that energized the audience and rallied women to work in climate, and in her role as the Master of Ceremonies for our full day of technical workshops was truly inspiring. Michelle not only motivated our attendees to connect and engage but also encouraged us all to be mindful of our carbon footprint throughout the event. Her unwavering professionalism, dedication, and inventive ideas have significantly..."

Vivian Wood

Executive Producer
Birba Energy

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