Erin Sprague is the CEO of Protect Our Winters (POW), where she helps outdoor enthusiasts protect the places and experiences they love from climate change. Previously, Sprague built world-class brands in the outdoor industry as the chief brand officer at Aspen Skiing Company; VP of marketing at Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Sport; and global head of women’s brand and product at Specialized Bicycles. Most recently, Sprague has worked with leaders from Google and Nest to help build climate tech startups tackling food waste and heat pump adoption. Previously, she was chair of the board of Protect Our Winters and started a nonprofit called In the Running to support youth fitness initiatives, while setting a world record as the youngest woman to run a marathon on all seven continents. Sprague started her career in finance and public affairs at The Blackstone Group and graduated from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Harvard College.