Mikaela Ringquist is a sustainability and corporate responsibility leader with more than 12 years of experience driving impact at the intersection of people and planet. A former UN Global Compact strategist, she led global partnerships and launched the organization’s flagship campaign, mobilizing 1,800+ companies around climate action, water stewardship, labor rights, and gender equality. Her background spans diplomacy, academia, and community-building, including serving on the NYC Fair Trade Coalition board and helping open the city’s first Sustainable Fashion Community Center. Mikaela holds an MA in policy and public health from Boston University and brings a multicultural perspective shaped by her Swedish-Venezuelan heritage. Now pivoting into AI governance, she applies her strengths in stakeholder engagement, storytelling, and systems-level strategy to advance responsible, equitable, and sustainable approaches to emerging technology.

A seasoned communications strategist, Emily has worked with clients at every stage of the corporate life cycle — from climate startups to iconic global brands.
In her more than 25 years, Emily has led programs that have defined industries, shaped messaging, educated audiences, and moved the needle for numerous companies and causes. Emily serves as a U.S. advisor on the UNDP’s Climate Communications Task Force and is the founding co-lead for the Women in CleanTech & Sustainability’s NYC chapter. Further, Emily is a recognized thought leader in public relations, with work frequently published in esteemed publications such as Forbes, PRNEWS and PR Daily.