Presentations are Wednesdays at 6pm at the Pitkin County Library, in Aspen, CO.
About the Presentation
After the death of their 18-year-old daughter, Bailey, last June, Isa Catto and Daniel Shaw—and their older daughter Fiona—decided to go ahead with a long-planned trip to Botswana and Mozambique in August. Accompanied by their friend, National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish, they visited three completely different ecosystems in Botswana and the spectacular but threatened Bazaruto Archipelago in southern Mozambique, where they are involved through Conservation International in expanding a vital marine protected area. Isa and Daniel will describe the conservation issues faced by these vital places and communities and discuss the healing potential of travel.
About the Speakers
Daniel Shaw and Isa Catto are a dynamic couple based in Woody Creek, Colorado, known for their deep commitment to the arts, education, and environmental stewardship. Both have a long history with ACES, as past board members and founders of ACES’ Jessica Catto Dialogues. Daniel is a seasoned journalist, writer, and editor with a passion for storytelling that bridges diverse cultures and perspectives. Isa is an accomplished writer and visual artist, celebrated for her vibrant, nature-inspired watercolor and mixed-media works that explore themes of identity and ecology. Together, they are dedicated advocates for creative expression and sustainability, fostering community engagement through their art, writing, and philanthropic endeavors.
Learn more about the Potbelly Perspectives series and upcoming speakers here.