Ellen Spooner
Storytelling that drives sustainable change.
A decade of high-stakes sustainability communications: written speeches delivered by heads of state at the world's largest climate conference, developed strategy behind landmark sustainability legislation, and co-founded a podcast on AI and sustainability.
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About Ellen
Making sustainability make sense.
I'm a strategic communications expert with a decade of experience in high-stakes sustainability communications. I've written speeches for prime ministers at the world's largest international climate conference, led the strategy behind landmark ocean legislation, and navigated geopolitical crises in real time.
I host a podcast on AI and sustainability, and I've spoken at events like the AI Expo and EarthX. I'm an eternal optimist, and that optimism is a through line in everything I do.
I host a podcast on AI and sustainability, and I've spoken at events like the AI Expo and EarthX. I'm an eternal optimist, and that optimism is a through line in everything I do.
Selected work
Samoan laws protecting 30% of their ocean
Communications strategy behind landmark sustainability legislation, from consultation to announcement.
Selected work
One of the largest coral reef surveys ever run
Led communications in partnership with island nations including Vanuatu and Fiji.
Selected work
Speeches for prime ministers
Remarks delivered by heads of state at the world's largest international climate conference.
Speaking
Hire me to speak at your event.
I turn dense scientific and sustainability material into language that holds up in front of skeptical, high-stakes audiences — from Pacific Island governments to Fortune 500 sustainability teams. Topics: AI and sustainability, sustainability communications, and science storytelling.
Podcasts
Elevating Stories of Optimism
Co-founder & co-host
The Optimist Circuit
Connecting AI, tech, nature, and people to spark optimism and power solutions for society. In-depth interviews with tech leaders, innovators, and changemakers — hosted with Francesca Fernandez.
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short film documentary
Ocean Optimism
Solutions rather than problems, connections rather than differences. Interviews with the scientists, activists, and leaders already making a difference for the ocean.
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Where my work shows up.
Interviews, features, and essays — plus a short film I co-produced for the San Diego Environmental Film Festival.
Services
Three ways to work together.
01
Speak at your event
Keynotes, panels, and moderation for conferences, summits, and universities — AI Expo, EarthX, The Green Summit.
02
Come on your podcast
Interviews on AI and sustainability, science storytelling, and the ocean optimism movement.
03
Strategy & consulting
Message strategy, ghostwriting, press releases, and media relations for tech and sustainability teams — most recently TechCon Global.
Contact
Let's talk about your audience.
Speaking inquiries, podcast invitations, brand partnerships, and consulting projects all start in the same place.
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