Ethan is the international policy senior advisor. In this role, he supports development of international policy positions and strategy, and advises on how leadership, branches, and Climate Reality Leaders can have an impact on international policy solutions to the climate crisis. Ethan was formerly the international program director and arrived at the organization after working in the US and Europe, mainly on the UNFCCC process and other international climate policies relating to cities and local governments, small island states, drivers of deforestation in the tropics, and sustainable bioenergy. A native of Canton, Ohio, Ethan earned his JD with a certificate in environmental law from Pace Law School, and has a BA in history from Wake Forest University.