Sam Judd is an award-winning environmental leader and co-founder of Sustainable Coastlines, a globally recognized charity dedicated to protecting coastlines and regenerating natural ecosystems. Under Sam’s leadership, the organization has educated over 250,000 people, mobilized communities to plant more than 160,000 native trees, and removed over 1.7 million liters of rubbish from coastlines.

Sam spearheaded the development of the Flagship Education Centre on Auckland’s waterfront, one of New Zealand’s most sustainable buildings, earning global recognition with the prestigious Energy Globe Award. His impact was further acknowledged in 2013 when he was named Young New Zealander of the Year.

Now focused on expanding environmental initiatives internationally, Sam works as a strategic advisor to social and environmental ventures, develops executive partnerships, and serves as a board member for various nonprofit organizations.