Diane Wilson

Diane Wilson is a fourth-generation fisherwoman and a lifelong resident of Seadrift, Texas. She has become a global folk hero over the course of her epic, decades-long journey from shrimp boat captain and mother of five to social and ecological justice warrior who took on a multibillion dollar corporation polluting the bays along her beloved Texas Gulf Coast. Wilson has been a vocal advocate for environmental and social justice, and has received numerous awards for her work. She is known for her courage and determination in the face of adversity, and has inspired countless people around the world with her story. Wilson is also a skilled fisherwoman and has spent her entire life on the water. She has a deep understanding of the importance of preserving the natural world and has dedicated her life to protecting it.