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William ‘Billy’ Spitzer, Ph.D., is Vice President for Programs, Exhibits, and Planning at the New England Aquarium. He is responsible for oversight of exhibit design, visitor experience, volunteer, and education programs as well as institutional strategic planning. He has served as Principal Investigator for numerous informal science education projects funded by the National Science Foundation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Institute for Museum and Library Services, and the Environmental Protection Agency. He is currently PI for the 5-year NSF-funded National Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation, as well as the 3-year NOAA-funded project Visualizing Change: Training and Tools to Support Informal Educators.

I'm an environmental author and educator who travels the country to chronicle a renaissance in sustainability. The book I wrote, Bright Green Future brings together wisdom and practical examples that can help anyone envision what a fully sustainable society might look like.

I have a Master in Environmental Eudcation and over 20 years in the education field.