Holly Budge is a world-class adventurer, Everest summiteer and the first woman to skydive Everest. A sought-after keynote speaker on risk, her deeply personal and highly actionable talks inspire global audiences to think big, embrace uncertainty and take bold action. Holly is the founder and leader of How Many Elephants NGO and of World Female Ranger Week, a pioneering campaign that amplifies the voices of female rangers in global media. As a UN Women UK participant and the 2025 ‘Female Thought Leader of the Year in Non-Profit’, her conservation and women-frontline work has reached over 500 million people and has raised more than £600,000 for conservation and support for frontline women. Holly’s high-impact storytelling and fieldwork have earned praise from Sir David Attenborough and other leaders in conservation, and her blend of adventure, advocacy and fundraising continues to elevate both biodiversity protection and the role of women on the front line.