Michelle Li

Michelle Li

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Toronto, Ontario

Climate Champion | Thought Leader

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    MICHELLE LI BIOGRAPHY

    Michelle Li is a globally renowned Climate Champion, Thought Leader, Keynote Speaker, and Founder. Her vision is best captured in her own words: “A carbon-literate society will accelerate action and create better solutions at the speed and scale required for a thriving planet.” Michelle’s passion for driving meaningful change is evident in her advocacy efforts and the groundbreaking initiatives she leads.

    Michelle’s career began in Silicon Valley, where she gained invaluable experience working for top tech companies such as Salesforce and DocuSign. Leveraging her expertise, she transitioned into sustainability, founding clever carbon, a startup dedicated to advancing carbon footprint literacy through engaging educational resources. By making carbon literacy “hip and fun,” Michelle has empowered countless individuals to understand their carbon footprints and make informed choices.

    Michelle also launched Women and Climate, a nonprofit that fosters a supportive and inspiring global community for women to engage in climate conversations and take meaningful action. Her work with Women and Climate demonstrates her commitment to creating inclusive spaces where women can connect, learn, and collaborate on climate solutions.

    In 2023, during New York Climate Week, Michelle introduced the Carbon Newbie Summit, an event designed to make climate literacy and action accessible to all, featuring speakers from prestigious organizations like Mastercard, Allbirds, the NBA, and Mubadala. Michelle’s leadership in organizing the Carbon Newbie Summit further underscores her dedication to fostering accessible climate education for all.

    A sought-after speaker, moderator, host, and advisor, Michelle has collaborated with prominent platforms such as TEDx, SXSW, COP28, and the United Nations. Her influence extends across North America, Europe, and Asia, where she frequently participates in major events, establishing herself as a true global champion for climate advocacy. Michelle’s contributions have been widely recognized in the media, with features and interviews in leading outlets, including ABC, CBS, FOX, and Politico. These appearances have solidified her reputation as a prominent voice in the sustainability space.

    Michelle’s expertise and dynamic presence make her a natural choice for keynote speaking engagements. From moderating panels to serving as a Master of Ceremony, she has partnered with some of the world’s most valuable brands to deliver impactful presentations. Her ability to connect with diverse audiences and inspire action is consistently praised by event organizers and attendees alike. As Vivian Wood, Executive Producer at Birba Energy, notes: “I’m always on the lookout for game-changing solutions and individuals creating meaningful impact. Michelle’s support at our CCUS Forum in Doha was nothing short of exceptional.”

    In addition to her live engagements, Michelle has shared her insights on numerous influential podcasts, where her expertise in carbon literacy, climate action, and women’s empowerment continues to inspire listeners. Her global presence, innovative projects, and unwavering dedication to sustainability position her as a thought leader driving meaningful change on a global scale.

    Michelle’s impact is not limited to her professional endeavors. Her ability to bridge complex topics with accessible solutions has made her a role model for aspiring climate leaders around the world. By combining her Silicon Valley experience with her passion for sustainability, Michelle Li exemplifies how innovative thinking, and collaborative efforts can create a thriving future for our planet.

     

     

    Michelle Li Related Media

    Media Interview

    Studio40

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    Michelle on carbon literacy at Studio40 with Fox
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    Media Interview

    March8

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    Michelle Li | Founder of Clever Carbon
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    Media Interview

    Ticker Insight

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    Clever Carbon on Ticker Insight
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    Podcast

    For those made to do

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    For Those Made to Build a Sustainability Mindset

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    Data for Future

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    The Butterfly Effect

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    Articles & Magazine Feature

    Experts weigh in on how climate change can impact your health

    UpNorthLive

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    Articles & Magazine Feature

    Congestion pricing could cause more traffic, higher pollution in the Tri-State Area.

    CBS News

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

    Women’s Leadership in Eco-Activism: Michelle Li, clever carbon

    Circular Business Review

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

    Taking action now, speaking with the Founder of Clever Carbon and Women & Climate, Michelle Li.

    The Conference Corner

    Many climate and sustainability experts call people to take action now, and Michelle Li is one of them by saying, “We have the opportunity to rethink the status quo for everything that we do. If 8 billion people question their actions imagine what impact that would have”.
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    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.

    What Is Carbon Footprint?! A Tale of Resilience, Innovation, Perseverance, and Creativity

    Michelle Li Speaking Testimonials

    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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