Ebony Twilley-Martin

Ebony Martin is the former Executive Director of Greenpeace USA, an independent environmental organization which uses peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. She was the first African-American to serve in this position. As Executive Director, she provided leadership in developing and managing the organization’s overall strategic direction, representation, policy, resources, operations, and communication, ensuring effective resource management. Ebony is passionate about justice and equity and is adept at cultivating partnerships in support of building a domestic and international progressive movement based in peace, sustainability and social justice. She has over fifteen years of experience in the corporate and non-profit sectors, serving in a number of capacities. Ebony has given a large number of talks, live interviews, keynotes and speaking engagements, including for MSNBC, Politico, Reuters, the Harvard School of Public Health, Yale School of the Environment, and more.

Ebony graduated from Immaculata University with a bachelor’s degree in Music and then from University of Maryland University College with a Masters of Management.

Sub-specialties:
Developing a people-powered strategy, that supports and uplifts the environmental movement
Relationship-building, skilled in forging alliances with diverse partners
Champion and change agent, in fostering justice, equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workforce with proven results
Driving efficiency and sustainability at scale, for business operations