11/03/2014
Shannon Galpin is founder of the human rights non-profit Mountain To Mountain, National Geographic Adventurer of the year, author and the first woman to mountain bike in Afghanistan. Shannon knows how to create opportunities through great achievements with authenticity, innovation, strength and grace. Her messages guide audiences to find new ways of bridging culture and conflict with the power of voice, compassion and perseverance. Her extensive experiences creating international and community networks, developing effective campaigns, and curating cutting-edge art installations drive her to deliver powerful messages that connect and inspire audiences. Shannon’s goal is to positively influence the future of human rights and fight gender violence.
Check out her first book, Mountain 2 Mountain. On sale now at your local book seller.
http://shannongalpin.com
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS Creating a global movement using the bike a vehicle for social justice. Believing that one woman can create change, but that our strength is in our numbers.