Joanna Macy

Joanna Macy is an American ecologist, peace activist, and Buddhist scholar. She is a professor emerita at the University of Arizona and has spent her career studying the intersection of ecology, spirituality, and social justice. Macy has written several books on these topics, including "Spiral of the Coiled Snake: A Journey to the Heart of the World's Greatest Myth" and "World as Lover and World as Wife: A Memoir of Love and Ecological Activism." She is also a sought-after speaker and has given talks at conferences and events around the world. Macy is known for her work on the concept of the "work that reconnects," which she developed in collaboration with the late biologist and peace activist, Fritjof Capra. This concept emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature and with each other in order to create a more just and sustainable world. Macy is a recipient of the Right Livelihood Award, which is often referred to as the "Alternative Nobel Prize," and has been recognized for her contributions to the field of ecology and peace activism with numerous awards and honors.