ABOUT
A life shaped by ice.
Dr. M Jackson is a geographer, glaciologist, author, speaker, and National Geographic Explorer whose work follows the places where ice, climate, and human stories meet.
SPEAKING
Science, story, and wonder for a changing world.
Dr. M Jackson speaks to audiences around the world about glaciers, climate change, exploration, resilience, and the stories we need to understand a rapidly changing planet.
SIGNATURE TALKS
Climate · Wonder · Agency
Snow Holds Memory
A powerful talk about how snow records the past, shapes the future, and helps us understand our place in a changing climate.
Glaciers · People · Change
The Secret Lives of Glaciers
A field-based journey into glacier landscapes, climate change, and the communities whose futures are bound to ice.
Exploration · Resilience · Story
A Life Shaped by Ice
A personal and expedition-driven talk about science, risk, motherhood, identity, and what remote places teach us about change.
Corporate · Strategy · Communication
Science for a Changing World
A keynote for leadership teams navigating climate risk, public trust, sustainability, and complex environmental change.
SELECTED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Harvard Radcliffe Institute • National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine • TED • National Geographic Live • National Geographic Explorers Festival • National Geographic Expeditions • Stanford Futures • Arctic Circle Assembly • Monterey Bay Aquarium • Seattle Town Hall • Atlanta Science Festival • Dublin Festival of Curiosity • Iceland Noir • Phoenix Botanical Garden • Boston College • University of Delaware • University of Montana • Wild China • Denver Foundation • International Society of Medical Practitioners • North Words • Science! Mongolia • Cleveland State University • Phillips Exeter Academy
Lecturer aboard National Geographic Private Jet Expeditions, speaking to international audiences across the Arctic, Antarctic, Europe, Asia, and beyond.
AUDIENCE REVIEWS
"Dr. Jackson transformed the way our audience thought about climate change."
"M conveys a sense of optimism which is all too rare these days. People should hear her."
"One of the highest-rated speakers we've ever hosted."
"The amazing images, the amazing stories—everyone in the office is still talking about her."
AUDIENCES
Dr. M Jackson delivers keynote presentations, moderated conversations, executive retreats, university lectures, museum programs, expedition seminars, and public events for audiences around the world. Every presentation is thoughtfully customized to the organization, audience, and goals of the event—combining rigorous science, unforgettable storytelling, stunning imagery, and practical optimism to leave audiences informed, inspired, and ready to see our changing world in a new way.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Bring M to your audience.
Whether you're planning a conference keynote, leadership retreat, university lecture, museum program, expedition, or community event, every presentation is designed to create a meaningful experience for the people in the room.
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