Join the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) at Climate Week 2024 for a dynamic panel discussion on the intersection of arts, music, and public health messaging. Discover how these mediums effectively engage youth and raise awareness about climate change and health issues. We will showcase collaborative efforts using creative arts to deliver impactful messages and drive action. In times of global challenges and heightened tensions, finding common ground and positive pathways forward is crucial. Arts and music break barriers, resonate with youth, and offer empowering, positive messages. Learn how we can inspire environmental awareness and proactive health management through creative collaboration. Explore the real-world impact of driving action, not fear, on important topics.

Panelists:

• Dr. Olajide Williams, MD, MS, is Vice Dean of Community Health at Columbia University and co-founder of Hip Hop Public Health with Doug E. Fresh. He is a stroke expert at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University, dedicated to tackling healthcare disparities and enhancing diversity in medicine
• Dr. John Whyte serves as the Chief Medical Officer at WebMD, where he drives efforts in public health strategy and digital health solutions, leveraging his diverse experience and earning recognition as a leading health influencer.
• AY Young is a singer, songwriter, entertainer, producer, entrepreneur, and UN Youth Ambassador who is making a global impact daily. As the founder of the Battery Tour, he has powered over 900 concerts with renewable energy since 2012, raising funds for sustainable solutions for underserved villages.
• Sara Espinoza is the President and CEO of NEEF, driving strategic leadership and growth with a background in conservation, education, and public engagement.

Moderator:

• Arielle V. King is an educator and strategist specializing in environmental justice and media, with a background in civil rights law and community engagement.

Your registration not only gives you access to NEEF's panel, but to all public programming at The Nest Climate Campus.