Michelle Li realised that despite the fact that climate change affects every human being, solutions for the problems were discussed and created only by governments, multi-billion dollar entities and selected scientists. Thus, she created an organisation dedicated to making carbon literacy accessible, hip and fun, and is the renowned Founder & CEO of Clever Carbon. Michelle’s thought leadership is revered around the world, and she has been invited to share her expertise on climate change, sustainability and women’s empowerment. The climate champion is now available to hire for a wide range of events related to sustainability, climate action, carbon literacy, and several other subjects.
Michelle studied from prominent institutions such as University of Waterloo, University of Toronto, and Hult International Business School. Beginning her career in Silicon Valley, Michelle’s resume includes roles such as Solutions Engineer at Salesforce and Enterprise Solutions Consultant at DocuSign. Currently, Michelle serves as the Founder, Executive Director & Board Member of Women & Climate NYC – a community for female and nonbinary professionals who wish to learn and discuss climate-related issues. Women & Climate host several virtual events throughout the year, where their members display their expertise on climate topics.
Founder of the Carbon Newbie Summit, Michelle has created a space for people to seek inspiration on reducing emissions. Through her endeavours, Michelle is encouraging people all over the world to take action and ultimately leave the planet in a better state than it is in now. A prolific speaker, Michelle delivered the TEDx talk “The Carbon Literacy Revolution” in 2021, that highlights her mission to make carbon literacy and sustainability education, hip, fun and relatable. It is Michelle’s hope that her work will inspire people to make informed decisions and hold large conglomerates responsible for their carbon footprint.
Michelle also holds positions such as Technical Committee Advisor for Oman Climate Week and Advisor the Blue Standard, empowering businesses to do their part in protecting our planet. A seasoned keynote speaker, moderator, MC and panellist, Michelle has been invited to speak at prominent stages such as the Bloomberg Live Sustainable Business Summit and SXSW. When hired as a speaker, she touches on a myriad of subjects like carbon dioxide removal, energy transition, climate action, green shipping, and even women’s empowerment in tech and other fields. If you are looking for a confident and charismatic climate expert, look no further than Michelle Li.
In 2024, we sat down virtually with Michelle Li in an exclusive interview to learn about the importance of climate literacy and how businesses can reduce their carbon footprint.
Michelle Li's official speaker topics are listed below:
- What is carbon footprint?!
- Carbon Literacy: the most scalable climate solution
- Climate action
- Energy transition
- Carbon removal
- Marine carbon dioxide removal
- Sport and climate
A Brief History: Carbon Footprint Edition
At the heart of it, overcoming climate change is a tale of resilience, innovation, perseverance, creativity, and storytelling. Michelle Li, a former Silicon Valley tech worker, will take you on a journey of discovery, sharing the pivotal role of carbon literacy in the climate crisis and exploring its transformative potential of measuring and changing carbon literacy to combat climate change.
Her keynote explores how educating leaders, policymakers, and individuals can drive effective climate solutions by providing a solid foundation of literacy in a way that is hip, fun, relatable, scalable, and impactful. Her transformative journey from the average tech worker to becoming a Global Climate Champion will leave the audience inspired and ready for action.
From Silicon Valley to Global Climate Champion
How does a tech leader become a global force for climate action? In this powerful keynote, Michelle Li shares her remarkable journey from scaling giants like Salesforce to igniting a worldwide movement for sustainability. This isn't just a story; it’s a blueprint for purpose-driven transformation.
Michelle reveals the actionable lessons learned while building her groundbreaking initiatives—clever carbon and Women and Climate. She unpacks how to apply a founder's mindset to any challenge, build powerful communities from scratch, and turn personal passion into scalable impact. Audiences will leave with a compelling vision for a thriving, carbon-literate future and the inspiration to forge their own path of meaningful change.
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
"Michelle moderated two roundtables on ocean innovation hosted by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation during COP28 in Dubai. Her thorough preparation, including individual meetings with speakers, and her handling of last-minute changes demonstrated her commitment and flexibility. Michelle's deep understanding of carbon-related topics played a crucial role in facilitating meaningful discussions, providing ample space for diverse perspectives on complex issues.It has been a real pleasure working with her and I look forward to our next collaboration." - Romain, Secretary General, Executive Director, Foundation Prince Albert II de Monaco
"Michelle moderated a high-level panel discussion on the role of enabling tech and the energy transition during The U.S. Clean Energy Transition Conference in November 2023. The panel was composed of representatives from the Federal Government, city governments and industry, and Michelle guided the discussion expertly. Michelle's thorough preparation was impressive. Her detailed pre-conference notes and guidance for the speakers was appreciated and contributed to a successful outcome on event day. Michelle's energy, enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject were equalled by her excellent ability to maintain the flow of the discussions and engage the audience. I would encourage all event organizers to consider Michelle for your next show. We can't wait to welcome Michelle again to a future Tech for Climate Action event." - Tom, Co-Founder, Tech for Climate Action
"As a conference producer, I’m always on the look out for game changing solutions and individuals creating a meaningful impact. Michelle's support at our CCUS Forum in Doha was nothing short of exceptional. She launched a 'Women and Climate' event as part of the forum that energized the audience and rallied women to work in climate, and in her role as the Master of Ceremonies for our full day of technical workshops was truly inspiring. Michelle not only motivated our attendees to connect and engage but also encouraged us all to be mindful of our carbon footprint throughout the event. Her unwavering professionalism, dedication, and inventive ideas have significantly elevated the quality of our conferences. We consider ourselves fortunate to have crossed paths with Michelle and are eagerly anticipating her return for our upcoming event – preparations are already underway!" - Vivian, Executive Producer, Birba Energy
"Michelle Li's powerful keynote, "A brief history: Carbon Footprint Edition," at Google's Sustainability Summit in Berlin, was rated the best by attendees. Her insights and strong call to action inspired collaboration on green innovation. What truly set her presentation apart was its fun, light, and unexpectedly different approach, making a complex topic engaging and memorable. Michelle's impactful and unique delivery left a lasting impression and boosted our shared commitment to a greener future. We are certainly looking forward to including Michelle as a speaker at our future Google summits and events." - Alissa, Google Senior Industry Manager Agencies & Partners
- 2025 - Keynote speaker at Google's Sustainability Summit in Berlin
- 2025 - Took part in a panel discussion at SXSW
- 2025 - Contributed to a Politico article on Black Swan events
- 2024 – Advisor, The Blue Standard
- 2024 – Technical Committee Advisor, Oman Climate Week
- 2023 – Founder, Carbon Newbie Summit
- 2023 – Advisory Board, Carbon Unbound USA
- 2023 – Advisor, Women in Future Energies
- 2023 – Invited to speak at the Bloomberg Live Sustainable Business Summit
- 2022 – Invited as a Panel Member at SXSW
- 2022 – Founder, Executive Director & Board Member, Women & Climate NYC
- 2020 – Founder & CEO, Clever Carbon
- 2019 – Enterprise Solutions Consultant, DocuSign
- 2018 – Senior Solutions Engineer, DocuSign
- 2017 – Solutions Engineer, DocuSign
- 2015 – Solutions Engineer, Salesforce
- 2014 – Solutions Consultant, Salesforce
- 2013 – Customer Care Program Manager, Jawbone
- 2013 – Business Development Manager, Global Innovation Summit
How to hire Michelle Li
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