"Listening is not just hearing. It’s taking in the whole of what’s being offered."
— Charna Halpern
I bring energy, humor, and heart to the stage. I’m a prepared and professional host, having spent over a decade leading events for major corporate clients. As a moderator I draw on the principles of improvisation to guide conversations with empathy and care, creating space for insight, spontaneity, and meaningful exchange. I know how to listen actively, adapt in real time, and help speakers shine while making audiences feel engaged and inspired.
Hollywood Climate Summit - 2025
Can Stories Help Earth Make An Epic Comeback?
Speakers: Alexis Nikole Nelson (Educator, Forager), Sacha Spector (DDF), Billy Almon (Astrobiofuturist), Jeff Hermann (Producer, The Wild Robot), Rachel Bouton (Sr. Manager Network & Events, Grist)
A creative visioning, future-oriented, world-building experience that highlights bold thought leaders with moonshot visions of a nature-centered future. Featuring activities to inspire storytellers, designers, and marketers to dream bigger about our future in harmony with nature-based solutions and innovations rather than remaining locked into technocentric or edenic views.
Climate Week NYC - 2024
Climate solutions stories: A Grist 50 celebration
On September 24, Grist hosted an event celebrating the publication of the 2024 Grist 50 list, an annual list naming 50 climate leaders to watch from across the U.S. The event featured personal stories of change, hope, and transformation from a few of this year’s Grist 50 honorees.
The event was presented in partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative.
