CLASSROOM 5.0
THE FUTURE OF LEARNING
Season 2, Episode 5: Billie Murphy
CLASSROOM 5.0
THE FUTURE OF LEARNING
SEASON 2
Episode 5: Billie Murphy
Working toward a bright future of learning for all children who are experiencing energy poverty
Today, over 789 million people live and are trying to learn in regions experiencing energy poverty. Haven’t heard of that term? You’re not alone. Our guest today, Billie Murphy, talks about energy poverty and what it means for the millions of people living with energy poverty everyday. Billie is the general manager of Solar Buddy, an Australian charity working to improve equity in education, one solar light at a time. She and her team spend their waking hours educating schools, workplaces and communities about what energy poverty is, and equipping them with the means to become a part of the solution, by first creating and then sharing the gift of light. In conversation with Mariane, she shares both her personal and professional journey to paint a vivid picture of the joy and meaning afforded to those who work to uncover and deliver their unique potential and purpose to create change for good.
About Billie
Billie Murphy is Solar Buddy General Manager and a specialist in Corporate Social Responsibility and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
As an accomplished leader, she has inspired and empowered over 20,000 people around the world to be forces for good through keynotes and workshops.
As a qualified teacher, Billie believes that every child has the right to an education and ability to study in a safe, healthy environment. She also developed SolarBuddy’s education program and over 560 schools have participated around the world over the last five years.
In addition to being known for her affinity with school children, Billie is also an accomplished keynote presenter who has engaged with audiences of up to 1,000. She is passionate about education being the driver of positive, impactful, and sustainable change.
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