KRISTEN LIGGETT

Kristen Liggett has spent her career in the space between vision and execution, turning ambitious ideas into reality.

She currently advises Stanford University, the Gates Foundation, and emerging climate-tech ventures on strategic communications, investor engagement, and how to show up at the moments that matter most.

She began her career in Chicago's agency world, spending over a decade leading integrated campaigns for global brands including Samsung, Facebook, Beam Suntory, Breyers, and Unilever. She managed multimillion-dollar portfolios and built teams known for creating brand experiences that drove measurable impact.

In 2022, Kristen joined Breakthrough Energy, Bill Gates' climate innovation network, where she launched and scaled its flagship global Summit. Over three years, she convened 1,500+ leaders across science, policy, and investment, catalyzed $700M+ in aligned capital, and built the operational backbone that transformed a small team into a globally recognized convening force.

She also led the organization's presence at COP28, established partnerships with the Earthshot Prize and other high-impact initiatives, and created internal systems that kept teams coordinated and focused on outcomes.

Kristen earned her BA in Communication Studies and Journalism from the University of Iowa and is completing her MBA at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.