Osprey Orielle Lake is an author, activist, and founder of the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), where she collaborates with grassroots leaders, Indigenous communities, and policymakers to advance climate justice and sustainable energy solutions. Her award-winning book, "Uprisings for the Earth: Reconnecting Culture with Nature," explores themes of environmental stewardship, cultural transformation, and humanity's relationship with the natural world. Her writing has been featured in prominent publications such as The Guardian, Earth Island Journal, and Ms. Magazine, establishing her as a thought leader in climate justice and women's leadership.
With a background in culture and environmental studies, Lake holds an MA from Holy Names University and integrates her academic expertise with her activism. Her work emphasizes decentralized energy systems, Indigenous rights, and the intersection of gender and environmental justice. She serves on the executive committee of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature and the steering committee for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, further solidifying her role in global environmental advocacy. Residing in the San Francisco Bay Area on Coast Miwok lands, Lake continues to bridge activism and literature to inspire systemic change.