ReRecently named one of the 40 most influential nature photographers in the world by Outdoor Photography Magazine, Peter Essick has been a frequent contributor to National Geographic Magazine for 25 years. At National Geographic he has produced 40 feature articles specializing in stories on nature and the environment. He is the author of two books, Our Beautiful, Fragile World and the Ansel Adams Wilderness. He has a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Southern California and a master's degree in photojournalism from the University of Missouri. He lives in Stone Mountain, GA with his wife, Jackie and son, Jalen.cently named one of the 40 most influential nature photographers in the world by Outdoor Photography Magazine, Peter Essick has been a frequent contributor...

Media Content Executive & Social Entrepreneur Maximilian Haidbauer talks about the future of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and how brands and non-profits can create more impactful partnerships by going away from a traditional “CSR” model towards a “WHO WE ARE” model. Maximilian Haidbauer is an award-winning Producer & Director and Social Entrepreneur with over 150 hours of Television programs to his credit for Red Bull Media House and other international outlets. He has traveled the globe to more than 30 countries producing & directing content and experienced first-hand some of the world’s most devastating social issues. Most recently, he produced & directed the “Waves for Water” documentary on pro surfer Jon Rose and his lifelong mission to bring clean water to those in need throughout the world This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.