Meet Our Team
ISD prides itself on our vast network of experts. Together, we continually challenge what is possible through championing innovation and community-based solutions for resilience and recovery.
Our Fellows and Experts
Stephen
Jordan
CEO of the
Institute for Sustainable Development
Stephen Cauffman
President at
Foresight Consulting, LLC
Building Safety, Security, and Critical Infrastructure
David
Dodd
Founder and CEO of
International Sustainable Resilience Center
Economic
Development
Lynn
Knight
Director of Economic Development and Resilience at NOVACES
Economic Resilience, Disaster Recovery and Development
Corey
Marshall
Co-Founder of
VITAL
Technology and Digital
Infrastructure
Dr. Joaquin
Ruiz
Vice President of Global and Environmental Futures at the University of Arizona
Environmental
Research
Grace
Sisel
Research Manager
and Fellow with ISD
Systems-Based
Sustainable Development
Karla
Ballard
Founder and CEO
of YING
Urban Development and Social Capital
LC
Clemons
Founder and CEO of Collaborative Communities Management Company
Community Counseling and NC Operations Director
Todd
Furniss
CEO of
gTC Group
Financing for Resilience and Healthcare Issues
Margaret
Larson
Senior VP of Client Services at AG Witt
Economic Management and Federal Public Policy
Mike
Martinet
Principal at
Martinet Group, LLC
Federal
Public Policy
Rob
O'brian
President at O'brian and Associates, LLC
Business/Chamber Networks
and Economic Resilience
Jeffrey
Sjostrom
President at Aransas County Partnership EDC
Economic Resilience, Disaster Recovery and Development
Richard
Bolton
Principal Owner of
SmartScale Advisors
Role of Technology in
Development
Calandra Cruickshank
Founder and CEO of Statebook International
Urban Development and Social Capital
Michael
Gallis
Principal at Micheal
Gallis and Associates, LLP
Urban
Planning
Christa
Lopez
Senior Advisor at
CTEH
State
Public Policy
Scott
McCallum
Former Governor of Wisconsin
Technology and Digital
Infrastructure
Velma Ann
Ruth
Co-Founder and Senior Editor
of the Quantico Group and Helene Recovery Coalition
Environmental
Research
Jolie
Wills
CEO of
Hummingly
Mental
Health
Tomme
Beevas
Founder of
Pimento Relief Services
Minority-owned and Small Business Expert
Ollie
Davidson
Consultant
Preparedness, Emergency Management and International Aid
Leann
Hackman-Carty
CEO of Environmental Developers Alberta
Economic Resilience, Disaster Recovery and Development
Rod
MacAlister
Senior Advisor at
CSIS
International
Develpopment
Linda
Mathes
Former CEO of the American Red Cross, National Capital Region
Disaster Response
and Relief
Paula
Scalingi
Executive Director of the Institute for Innovating Security and Resilience
Critical
Infrastructure
Steve
Young
Global Executive Director at Caux Round Table
Business
Ethics
Our Sponsors
The Institute for Sustainable Development would like to acknowledge the following companies and organizations for their commitment to solving problems, promoting partnerships, and investing in long-term economic development and social progress:
In addition, we want to recognize over 300 other companies, organizations, and government agencies that have participated in one or more of ISD's briefings, projects, or programs since July 2018.
Interested in Becoming an ISD Insider Member?
About the Program
The Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) is offering you a unique opportunity to join us as part of our Insider network! This exclusive membership provides access to invaluable resources, networks, and events designed to enhance you and/or your organization's positioning, stakeholder relations, and public policy interests.
As an ISD Insider, you gain critical knowledge and connections and the opportunity to showcase your expertise in support of ISD’s work in North Carolina, Los Angeles, and other disaster zones – a fabulous vehicle to make a difference and meet important state and local decision makers in a meaningful and constructive way.
What's Included?
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Access to Four Major ISD Gatherings: Participate in key meetings with ISD’s team of experts and executive advisors throughout the year to discuss critical issues facing our communities.
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Participation in ISD’s Policy Working Meetings: Government reforms of how international development, community economic development, and disaster management are currently being decided. Engage in ISD’s unique workshops and policy discussions regarding hazard mitigation, insurance, critical infrastructure, housing, small business, and related issues.
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Access to ISD's Hill Delegation Event: Connect directly with legislators and regulators at this essential event with leaders from California, North Carolina, Louisiana, and other vulnerable states.
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Join Us for the December 2026 Forecast Conference: Hear from ISD’s roster of experts as they share their strategic assessments of emerging trends, forecasts, and opportunities in the fields of development and disaster recovery.
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Recognition: Logo placement on ISD website and signage at appropriate events.