Supporting Global Goals
Nine Years Of Impact
Founded in 2015 by Adrian Grenier and Lucy Sumner, Lonely Whale has spearheaded impactful global movements to raise awareness and offer alternatives to problematic plastics, convened a consortium of multi-national brands to create the first global network of ocean-bound plastic supply chains, and supported the global youth movement with the tools and network needed to advance their efforts to secure a future with clean seas.
Our team works in partnership with our fiscal sponsor Re:wild, an organization established by a group of renowned conservation scientists and Leonardo DiCaprio to protect and restore the wild – the most effective solution to the interconnected climate, biodiversity and human health crises.
Our Team
Lonely Whale’s core team is supported by a network of creative allies
Lucy Summer
Co-founder & Executive Producer
Elle Shaps
Special Projects Director
Aaron Kinnari
Advisor, Innovation & Investments
Emy Kane
Executive Director
John Studer
Finance Director
Tim Silman
Program Director
Sarah Douglis
Advisor, Strategic Partnerships