Tomas Koeck is an award-winning filmmaker, Canon USA-backed photographer, speaker/presenter, and expeditionist. In simpler terms, he’s a storyteller, an environmentalist, and, most importantly, an optimist. He has been on assignment for National Geographic, Smithsonian Channel, PBS Nature, and others covering stories throughout North America and seeks to give a voice to wildlife through journalism, storytelling, and advocacy. 

An award-winning wildlife filmmaker, photographer, writer, and naturalist. He is the co-founder of Running Wild Media and holds a B.Sc. in Biology from Bowling Green State University and a Master’s degree in Biology from Miami University. His work combines wildlife field research with visual storytelling to communicate science and conservation issues. Through filmmaking, photography, and journalism, he focuses on documenting endangered species and the ecosystems they depend on.

An entrepreneur and conservationist focused on supporting environmental initiatives and sustainable outdoor industries. She has been involved in projects that connect business, conservation, and community engagement around natural spaces and wildlife protection. Through her work, Barnouw helps build organizations and initiatives that support conservation efforts. Her work bridges entrepreneurship with environmental advocacy and public awareness.

TC Schultz recently served as Sony Pictures Executive Vice President, Networks Programming, Operations and Strategy. Formerly, TC was EVP and Managing Director of Sony Pictures Television Latin America with oversight of Networks, Distribution and Production businesses. In addition, he served as a Board member on HBO Latin America, Internet Media Services (IMS), Television Association of Programmers (TAP), and Latin American Media Advertising Council (LAMAC).

A founding Director of the School of Communication and Media Arts at Sacred Heart University, Jim has been interviewed, quoted or had his research mentioned in the New Yorker, Business Week, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, Quill, the Boston Herald, the St. Petersburg Times, the Reuters news services, as well as, WNPR, CNN, Fox News, the BBC and the floor of Congress.

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