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Dr. Sara ElShafie is a global change biologist, philanthropic consultant, and science storytelling coach. She serves as the global climate specialist in Environmental and Social Innovation for MI Philanthropy at the Milken Institute, a nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank. In that role, she advises strategic philanthropic initiatives to advance sustainability efforts. ElShafie is also Founder & Principal of Science Through Story, LLC, dedicated to engaging diverse audiences with complex topics using effective and meaningful storytelling. For over eight years, ElShafie has trained 6K+ clients across sectors through coaching, workshops, and presentations. She is frequently an invited speaker on panels, seminars/webinars, and podcasts. ElShafie also recently served as Vice President of Scientific Communications and Director of Scientific Storytelling at Weber Shandwick, a global communications agency, where she implemented strategic communications and workshops across healthcare and social innovation portfolios. ElShafie holds a Ph.D. in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, an M.S. in Earth & Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and a B.A. in Biological Sciences from the University of Chicago.