March 10, 2023
Dr. Claire Simeone
Conservation Leader, and Veterinary Leader – Climate Change
Dr. Claire Simeone is a conservation leader working fearlessly to heal the animals and ecosystems of our planet. A veterinarian by training, Claire specializes in working with marine mammals, studying the connections between animal health, ocean health, and our own health.
In the wake of her father’s death, and the day she brought her son home from the hospital, Claire suffered a spontaneous coronary artery dissection, a rare postpartum heart attack. This, coupled with severe burnout, led her to a re-evaluation of life, work, and saving the world.
Claire is the Founder and CEO of Sea Change Health, an organization working to massively shift our understanding and cultivation of health for all those who rely on the sea. Claire was the first veterinarian ever selected as a TED Fellow and is the author of numerous scientific articles, book chapters, and is a seasoned speaker. Prior to founding Sea Change Health, Claire led conservation efforts for the endangered Hawaiian monk seal at The Marine Mammal Center. Claire’s work underscores the connection between humans and animals and how our survival relies on listening to the wisdom that the natural world shares.