I combine business, storytelling, and science to build a better world for all beings. I've been called the happiest New Yorker, and I try hard to live up to that title every day. I live my life spherically, in many different directions. I'm an award-winning author, freelance journalist, biomimicry scientist, sustainability leader, and product developer. I'm also an environmental, health, and arts advocate, as well as a theater and film producer. The first book in my young adult book series, Emerson Page and Where the Light Enters, was published in November 2017. The second book, Emerson Page and Where the Light Leads, will be published in May 2024.Inspired by ancient wisdom and modern technology, I'm a proud alumna of the University of Pennsylvania (BA), the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia (MBA), and Arizona State University (Graduate program in Biomimicry). I'm currently working on my Master of Studies in Sustainability Leadership at University of Cambridge.I'm a proliferator of goodness, opener of doors, friend to animal, and fan of creative work in all its wondrous forms. A recovering multi-tasker, I'm equally at home in front of my Mac, on my yoga mat, traveling with a purpose, or practicing the high art of people watching. I also cut up small bits of paper and put them back together as a collage artist. My rescue soul dog, Phineas, was my constant companion for 13 1/2 beautiful years. He passed away in January 2024 and his spirit is with me always. Someday soon, I know he'll send me another rescue dog who needs me.Contact info:Email - christa dot avampato at gmail dot comWebsites - christaavampato dot com and emersonpagebook dot wordpress dot comLinkedIn - christaavampatoInstagram - christarosenycThreads - christarosenycTwitter - christanycI look forward to the conversation.--A little more about me if you're curious:My career has stretched across Capitol Hill, Broadway theatre, performing arts, education, nonprofit fundraising, health and wellness, and Fortune 500 companies in retail, media, entertainment, technology, and financial services. I've been a product developer and product manager, theater manager, strategic consultant, marketer, voice over artist, teacher, and fundraiser. In every experience, I've used my sense of and respect for elegant design to develop meaningful products, services, programs, and events.While building a business career, I also built a strong portfolio as a journalist, novelist, freelance writer, interviewer, presenter, and public speaker. My writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Inside History Magazine, Natural History Magazine, The Biomimicry Institute, PBS, Royal Media Partners publications, and The Motley Fool on a wide range of topics including science, business, technology, health, education, culture, and lifestyle. I have also been an invited speaker at SXSW, Teach for America, Avon headquarters, Games for Change, NYU, Columbia University, Hunter College, City University of New York, and the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. My company:I bring together all of my business and creative career paths as the Founder of Double or Nothing Media:* I craft products, programs, and projects that make a difference;* I build the business plans that make what I craft financially sustainable;* I tell the stories that matter about the people, places, and products that inspire me;* I advocate for the health and wellbeing of all beings who share this planet.Read more about this authorRead less about this author