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

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