Peggy Liu is an accomplished environmental advocate and expert on sustainability and clean energy, with a career that spans across multiple industries and organizations. She is a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, where she studied public policy and government. Liu has served as a board member on Project Drawdown, an advisory board member at FTSE Russell and EAT, a judge for The Circulars and Hult Prize Foundation, and a distinguished professor at China Academy of Governance.

In 2007, Liu founded JUCCCE, a nonprofit organization aimed at promoting sustainable living and collaboration between the US and China on clean energy. Her achievements in this field earned her the nickname "Green Goddess" of China, according to the Global Times. Liu has also been recognized as a "Shaper of US-China Relations" by Foreign Policy and was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. She has held several senior leadership positions in organizations such as Mustang Ventures, Zaplet, and Channel A.

Liu is a prolific speaker who has given TED Talks and spoken at conferences around the world, including the International Monetary Forum in China and the World Energy Congress. Her expertise and experience have been sought out by various media outlets such as CNN, BBC, and Forbes. Liu's advocacy work extends beyond environmentalism as she has also served as a senior advisor at Nation of Hawaii and a governor at the Hillary Institute.