Adena Friedman

Adena Friedman was always drawn to the world of finance. Growing up, she spent time around T. Rowe Price, where her father worked. So it was no surprise when she pursued a career in finance, eventually rising to become the CEO of Nasdaq, one of the world’s largest stock exchanges. Known for her innovative technological approach, Friedman pushed Nasdaq to embrace new platforms and expand into new markets. Under her leadership, the company’s revenue grew from $3.4 billion to over $5 billion in just five years. She’s a champion of diversity and inclusion and, in 2020, asked the SEC to require companies to publish board diversity data.

Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist and climate policy expert who has dedicated her life to protecting the oceans and the communities that depend on them. From a young age, Johnson was drawn to the sea and its inhabitants, and she went on to earn a Ph.D. in marine biology from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Throughout her career, Johnson has worked to bridge the gap between science and policy, advocating for sustainable practices and policies that protect marine life and coastal communities. Her tireless efforts have earned her numerous awards and recognition, including being named a National Geographic Explorer and a TED Fellow. Johnson is known for bringing more voices into the climate conversation through the All We Can Save Project. Her research has shown that saving the oceans is as critical as protecting the rainforests, elevating this often overlooked issue.

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