
Power, Purpose, and Possibility
From Atlanta to every corner of Georgia and beyond, I’m reimagining what’s possible for people, the planet, and our shared future. My work is rooted in climate justice, civic transformation, and community healing.


Meet Brionté McCorkle
Brionté McCorkle is a nationally recognized climate justice leader, speaker, and civic strategist based in Atlanta, Georgia. As Executive Director of Georgia Conservation Voters, she has spent over a decade working across Georgia’s cities and rural communities to make energy more affordable, democracy more accessible, and leadership more representative.
Brionté’s work is rooted in a vision for liberated people and resilient places where affordable food, transportation, energy, and healing are within reach for everyone.
Awards & Recognition

2020 Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award Winner
The Catalyst Award honors women of color making a major environmental impact across the U.S.

2021 GRIST 50 Fixer
The Grist 50 names Brionté as one of 50 national climate leaders solving real-world challenges with innovative solutions.

2025 Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award
The Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award celebrates Brionté’s leadership in clean energy access and community ownership in the South.