Steve Bender is the CEO of Sea 2 Sky Solutions, a global platform that connects environmental innovators with real-world impact opportunities. He also serves as Director for Western North America, Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group, Global Project Ambassador for the United Nations Association, Chief Strategy Officer at SIAS International, and is a Founding Director of the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce.
Steve is the founder of Rotary Reefs project and the 7 Seas Initiative, both committed to advancing sustainability, ocean health, and community resilience. A passionate ocean advocate and PADI Master Diver, he brings decades of international experience to his mission of protecting our planet.
For the past three years, Steve has organized high-impact conferences at EarthX, convening global thought leaders and changemakers to accelerate sustainable solutions. His current work focuses on launching humanitarian and environmental projects across the Americas and leading the global campaign to Rebuild Ukraine Green.