Callie is a leading marine conservation biologist and voice for nature who inspires and influences high-impact conservation measures, using collaborative scientific research initiatives with a focus on marine turtles and ecosystems. She connects Indigenous and marginalized communities with government agencies to propose and achieve paramount environmental protections and advancements in the global recognition of the intrinsic Rights of Nature. Callie is a National Geographic Explorer, Scientist with the United Nations Harmony with Nature Programme, and the Founder and Executive Director of The Leatherback Project.