Summer Rayne Oakes is an entomologist and environmental scientist by training. In 2000, she slung her hiking boots to her travel pack and embarked on a journey of cause-related modeling to push sustainabilty through fashion and the mainstream media.

She travels the world working on sustainable development programs, helping highlight innovative initiatives, consults on sustainable business, and rocks the runways for eco-conscious designers and companies. Keep an eye open for her on Discovery Network's new channel, Planet Green launching this June 08 and better yet, stay tuned on how YOU can get involved.

Oakes graduated from Cornell University and is a Udall environmental Scholar and NWF Fellow. To keep up-to-date, visit her blog HERE and see her on Myspace.