• Co-founder of The Biomimicry Institute (since 2006), a non-profit focused on embedding biomimicry in education.
• Co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8 (since 1998), the world’s first bio-inspired consultancy, advising 250+ clients including Boeing and Nike.
• Coined the term 'Biomimicry' and developed its core principles, emphasizing sustainability and emulating nature's genius.
• Author of six books, including 'Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature' (1997), which attracted widespread attention.
• Taught interpretive writing and lectured at the University of Montana.
• Serves as president of Living Education, a nonprofit dedicated to place-based living and learning.
• Graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University with degrees in natural resource management and English literature/writing.

Biography