Purpose, Perspective, and Persuasion

Professor Jody Freeman is the Archibald Cox Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and a leading expert on administrative and environmental law. She served as Counselor for Energy and Climate Change to the White House from 2009–2010, where she was the architect of President Obama’s historic agreement with the US auto industry to double fuel efficiency standards. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Fellow of the American College of Environmental Lawyers, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Amy Poehler is an award-winning comedian, actor, producer, and director. She was a cast member of Saturday Night Live between 2001–2008, before assuming the starring role of Leslie Knope on the comedy series Parks and Recreation. This earned her a 2014 Golden Globe, an American Comedy Award, and a Gracie Award. Her 2014 memoir, Yes Please, was a New York Times Best Seller. In 2002, Poehler founded Paper Kite Productions, known for the development of film and television series like Broad City and Russian Doll. She is the founder of Smart Girls, an organization dedicated to helping young people find their voice.