Joe Romm is an industry-leading expert on climate change and clean energy, best known for becoming the founding Editor of ClimateProgress.org at the Centre for American Progress. Having been named ‘Hero of the Environment’ by TIME Magazine, his remarkable career has transformed the sustainability industry over recent years. Passionate to share his specialist insights with audiences globally, Joe has published ten books to date, including ‘Climate Change: What Everyone Needs to Know’, which was named ‘the best single source primer on the state of climate change’ by New York magazine. When looking to hire an inspirational sustainability speaker for your upcoming event, look no further than Joe.
After graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Physics, Joe began working his way up the corporate ladder and quickly secured the position of Special Assistant to the President of The Rockefeller Foundation in 1988. Admired for his career-driven mentality, he was selected to become the Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary at the US Department of Energy before working his way up to become the Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. In 1999, Joe kickstarted his profound leadership career by becoming the Executive Director of the Centre for Energy and Climate Solutions.
In 2006, Joe became the founding editor of ClimateProgress.org, now recognised as one of the top online news sites in the country. Devoting over 13 years of his remarkable career to the organisation, he became one of the leading authorities in his field. Now working as a respected Senior Research Fellow at the Penn Centre for Science, Sustainability, and the Media. Joe’s expertise on topics such as climate change, research skills, and environmental policy are now shaping the minds of the next generation of professionals.
An inspiration to audiences globally, Joe Romm is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. On a mission to educate audiences on a variety of environmental topics, Joe has published ten books to date, eight focusing on climate change and clean energy, and two books on public speaking and storytelling. When looking to hire a transformative speaker to attend your future events, do not hesitate to hire Joe today.
Books
Climate Change: What Everyone Needs to Know (What Everyone Needs To KnowRG)
How to Go Viral and Reach Millions: Top Persuasion Secrets from Social Media Superstars, Jesus, Shakespeare, Oprah, and Even Donald Trump
Language Intelligence: Lessons on persuasion from Jesus, Shakespeare, Lincoln, and Lady Gaga
Hell and High Water: The Global Warming Solution
Defining National Security Pb (Pew Project on America's Task in a Changed World)
How to hire Joe Romm
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Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
“Joe Romm’s talk on meaningful climate solutions and myth-busting kept a beyond-capacity crowd riveted for an hour and a half. The CEO of a regional nonprofit called the talk ‘a ten out of ten.’ And the material he presented was essential for business leaders and citizens alike.” - Auden, SVP, Sustainability Aspen One
“Joe Romm is one of the best communicators we have,” – Bill, Founder, 350.org
“I have learned a lot of what I know about energy economics from Joe Romm” - Paul, Nobel Prize-winning economist
“Joe Romm, in my opinion, is one of the most tough-minded advocates for climate action…. I have heard scores of presentations … Joe is one of the very few who I believe has weaved together a much more rational and much more 21st-century view …. I'm in agreement with 99% of what Joe says.” - Tim, former Colorado Senator
“Joe Romm is the communicator’s communicator.” – Van, CNN host
"One of 100 “people who are reinventing America” - Rolling Stone
“Hero of the Environment″ - Time magazine
- 2023 - Senior Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Centre for Science, Sustainability & Media
- 2019 - Senior Advisor, CEO & Editor in Chief at Page Front Live
- 2018 - Published 'Climate Change: What Everyone Needs to Know(r)'
- 2012 - Published 'Language Intelligence: Lessons on persuasion from Jesus, Shakespeare, Lincoln, and Lady Gaga'
- 2006 - Founding Editor of ClimateProgress.org at the Centre for American Progress
- 1999 - Executive Director at the Centre for Energy & Climate Solutions
- 1997 - Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy
- 1995 - Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for EERE
- 1993 - Special Assistant to the Deputy Secretary at the U.S. Department of Energy
- 1991 - Research Scholar at Rocky Mountain Institute
- 1988 - Special Assistant to the President at The Rockefeller Foundation
