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Gary Dirks is senior director of the Global Futures Laboratory and directs LightWorks®, an Arizona State University initiative that capitalizes on ASU’s strengths in solar energy and other light-inspired research.

Dr. MK Dorsey is Director & Chair of ASU’s Walton Sustainability Solutions Service (WS3), an interdisciplinary team of experts creating & implementing lucrative, innovative solutions for planetary sustainability challenges.

Former UN Ambassador Amanda Ellis currently serves as Executive Director, Asia-Pacific for the Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation and Senior Director, Global Partnerships and Networks for the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University. She is co-chair of the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge, launched by the UN Secretary General, the President of the World Bank and the Council of Women World Leaders in 2018 to promote inclusive entrepreneurship. Previous roles include New Zealand’s Head of Mission and Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, inaugural Ambassador for Women and Girls and Prime Minister’s Special Envoy…

Chief Operating Officer of ASU’s Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, bringing more than 25 years of leadership experience across corporate, nonprofit, and higher education sectors.

Meredith Green is the Director of Operations for the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory. 

David Guston is widely published and cited on research and development policy, technology assessment, public participation in science and technology, and the politics of science policy.

Lindsay Walker is executive director of development for the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory.

Dave White is Associate Vice President, Research Advancement in ASU Knowledge Enterprise and Director of the Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation within the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory.