Our Staff

Planet Forward engages young people to share the stories of innovators and solutions to the biggest challenges facing our planet. Through media, teaching and convening we empower new voices and elevate compelling ideas. This is the team that makes it happen on a daily basis.

Our Staff

Frank Sesno

Founding Director | Planet Forward

Kim Ossi

Associate Director | Planet Forward

Aaron Dye

Multimedia Editor & Producer | Planet Forward

Imani M. Cheers

Director of Academic Adventures | Planet Forward

David Lippy

Consultant | Planet Forward

Jesse J. Holland

Director of the Planet Forward Frontline Climate Fellowship | George Washington University

Eli Kintisch

Correspondent Mentor | George Washington University, Ted Turner Professor of Environmental Media

Daria Nastasia

Planet Forward Video Production Assistant | George Washington University

Caitlin Evans

Planet Forward Assistant Editor | George Washington University

Chambers Miller

Communications and Editorial Intern | George Washington University

Jeremy Kohler

Events and Outreach Intern | George Washington University

Dre Pedemonte

Social Media and Communications Intern | George Washington University

Sarah Banholzer

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University