Kimberly White

About Kimberly White

Kimberly White is the Founder and CEO of The Planetary Press, an independent online news source focused on sustainability, environmental advocacy, CSR, and climate change. She provides written news stories and podcasts centered around reporting on the solutions to our planet\'s most significant challenges. She is an expert on the nexus of human rights and the environment. Her mission is to foster change and innovation by sharing solutions and highlighting the people worldwide who are fervently working to stabilize our climate, safeguard our natural resources, and ensure a healthy environment for future generations. In addition to her role at The Planetary Press, Kimberly serves as the National Programs & Communications Director for Project Green Schools, helping to inspire and develop the next generation of environmental leaders. Kimberly has researched, taught, and written hundreds of articles about consumerism, business sustainability, environmental awareness, renewable energy, and the environmental and social externalities associated with agricultural production and trade. She has created presentations and webinars dealing with waste management and water conservation and helped to develop and oversee several international certification programs for working professionals on topics such as green business, climate change, and social entrepreneurship. She spearheaded a global summit featuring sustainability experts from around the world. Kimberly connects leaders from across the globe who drive change and innovation in environmental science, law and policy, global governance, and sustainable development. She graduated with a Master of Science in Sustainable Development from SOAS University of London, where she gained expertise in sustainability, climate change adaptation, mitigation, food and water scarcity and security. She received a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management from the University of Florida. Kimberly is currently working towards her Ph.D. from the University of London, where she hopes to contribute to a greater understanding of the complex relationship between agribusiness, ecocide, and human rights, as well as the social inequities linked to the environmental harms of the global agricultural sector.

Experience

1. Ambassador

   The 5 Gyres Institute

   Dec 2017 — Present

Education

• University of Florida

  Bachelor’s Degree, Environmental Management

• SOAS University of London

  MSc Sustainable Development

• School of Advanced Study, University of London

  Ph.D., Human Rights

  2025

• Eastern Florida State College

  Associate’s Degree, Associate of Arts

Skills

• Management
• Article Writing
• Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Environmental Awareness
• Global Communications
• Strategic Communications
• Speech Writing
• Public Speaking
• Event Planning
• Business Development
• Energy Efficiency
• Sustainability Consulting
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Strategy
• News Writing
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Leadership
• Research
• Graphic Design
• Media Planning
• Strategy
• Project Coordination
• Writing
• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Environmental Advocacy
• International Project Management
• Editing
• Fundraising
• Community Outreach
• Marketing Strategy
• Education for Sustainability
• Client Correspondence
• Strategic Planning
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• International Business Consulting
• Sustainable Business
• Project Management