History
“As an environmental engineer and polar explorer, I’ve seen firsthand the urgent need for collaborative solutions that honor local knowledge and adapt to extreme environments. Through storytelling, research, and action, I aim to inspire meaningful change and build a more sustainable, equitable future.”
Global Immersion
Over the past decade, Sustainable Strides' founder has traveled to nearly 30 countries, immersing himself in some of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions, including the Arctic, Antarctic, and Himalayas. Since 2020, he has been designing and leading expeditions to some of the most remote areas on the planet. These journeys have not only provided firsthand exposure to the stark realities of a rapidly changing climate but have also fostered deep connections with the people who call these fragile landscapes home.
Turning Point
The 2024 expedition in Qaanaaq, Greenland, marked a defining moment in this journey. Weeks spent traversing the vast, frozen expanse of the Arctic revealed the profound transformations underway—thinning ice sheets, shifting migration patterns, and centuries-old knowledge being challenged by forces beyond local control. Yet, amidst the uncertainty, there was resilience: hunters adapting to sustain their families, elders urgently passing down ancestral wisdom, and young people determined to preserve their heritage. It became clear that exploration alone was not enough; the responsibility to act was undeniable.
Action
Sustainable Strides was created to turn that lesson into practice: a nonprofit dedicated equally to storytelling and scientific inquiry in the world’s most vulnerable regions. We work alongside local partners to identify questions, document lived experience, and collect high-quality observations using clear methods and safety protocols. We then translate findings into human-centered narratives and plain-language resources, sharing results ethically and openly whenever appropriate.
Sustainable Strides is more than an exploration initiative; it is a platform for amplifying frontline voices and advancing practical solutions. By engaging communities and policymakers together, we support paths that honor tradition while building a sustainable future. The question is no longer whether change is happening—it’s how we help communities not just endure, but thrive.