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Who they are
A visionary storytelling leader who expands the National Geographic Society’s impact through journalism, visual media, mapping, art, and partnership.
2026 Honoree
Kaitlin Yarnall
Narrative Change Leader Award
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Extraordinary accomplishments
Rising from cartographer to senior creative leadership, she has shaped influential global narratives and addressed audiences from the United Nations to stadiums worldwide.
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Why they deserve the award
Kaitlin transforms knowledge into understanding and understanding into action, helping people see our world—and their responsibility to it—with new clarity.