Whether you can’t always make it to in-person events or want more ways to connect with the TEC network, Dispatches bridges that gap by highlighting the incredible work of our Members. It’s a space to meet fellow explorers, learn from leading field scientists, and make the connections needed for your next great expedition.

Wednesday, November 13 at 12:00 pm ET

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Jeska Clark TM’21 is an entrepreneur, explorer, and athlete driven by a passion for pushing boundaries and giving back to her community. Her adventures encompass both innovation and environmental stewardship. Jeska has participated in marine conservation efforts involving bamboo sharks in the Malaysian islands, and polar expedition training in Northern Canada to high-altitude mountaineering summits in North America, South America, and the Himalayas. All while also honing her leadership and lifesaving skills through Search and Rescue (SAR) training and volunteering.

She is the expedition leader of the Full Circle North Pole Expedition, a groundbreaking expedition led by an all-Black-supported team of explorers, who will attempt the final degree of the North Pole to break new ground in polar expedition. The Full Circle North Pole Expedition aims to pay tribute to the legacy of Matthew Henson, who was the first African American to reach the North Pole in 1909. Additionally, the team seeks to usher in a new era of representation in polar expeditions.

Clark explains that “this project represents a journey of both physical and cultural significance. We hope to bring a fresh perspective to polar expedition and shed light on Matthew Henson’s often overlooked story.”

The team of athletes and adventurers comes from all walks of life. The North Pole team members include L. Renee Blount, Danica Carey, Erick Cedeño, Dom Mullins Evan Green, Thomas Moore, and Marcus Shoffner.

Learn More about the Expedition

Members-Only

This is an event run by the Explorers Club Global out of New York.