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Lord George Robertson
Baron Robertson of Port Ellen was the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization from 1999-2004. He served as Defense Secretary for the UK from 1997-1999 before taking up his NATO position and becoming a life peer of Islay in Argyll and Bute. He has received numerous honors and holds the directorships of several notable companies.
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Cameron Sinclair
Co-Founder of Architecture for Humanity, Cameron Sinclair's work is to find architectural solutions for humanitarian crises and to bring design services to communities in need. A 2006 TED Prize, Sinclair has been honored as a visionary who seeks to "positively impact life on this planet."
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Muhammad Yunus
Professor of economics and author of Banker to the Poor, Muhammad Yunus is famous for his successful application of microcredit: the extension of small loans. He is the founder of Grameen Bank and in 2006 was awarded the Nobel Peach Prize. He is one of the founding members of Global Elders and serves on the board of directors of the United Nations Foundation.
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Jerry Yudelson
Author of Developing Green: Strategies for Success and The Insider's Guide to Marketing Green Buildings, Jerry Yudelson is a leading green building expert in the US and has trained 3,000 people in the LEED rating system. He was the co-founder and director of the Green Building Services consulting unit.
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Denis Hayes
Denis Hayes is a leading environmental activist and proponent of Solar power. He rose to prominence in 1970 as the coordinator for the first Earth Day.
Denis Hayes was born in Wisconsin in 1944, but predominantly raised in the small town ...
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Christine Ervin
Christine is a nationally respected leader and spokesperson on market-based strategies for green buildings, clean energy and climate change. Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy, as well as President and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council during its evolution to become an international powerhouse for LEED and Greenbuild, Christine is widely credited for being a major force in today's vibrant green building market.
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