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

Leann
Hackman-Carty
CEO of Environmental Developers Alberta
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Economic Resilience, Disaster Recovery and Development

Rod
MacAlister
Senior Advisor at
CSIS
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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

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

Tiffany
Everett
Founder and CEO of
International Sustainable Resilience Center
Public-Private
Partnerships

Lynn
Knight
Director of Economic Development and Resilience at NOVACES
Economic Resilience, Disaster Recovery and Development

Corey
Marshall
Co-Founder of
VITAL
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Technology and Digital
Infrastructure

Rob
O'brian
President at O'brian and Associates, LLC
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Business/Chamber Networks
and Economic Resilience

Grace
Sisel
Research Manager
and Fellow with ISD
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Systems-Based
Sustainable Development

Richard
Bolton
Principal Owner of
SmartScale Advisors
Role of Technology in
Development

Calandra Cruickshank
Founder and CEO of Statebook International
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Urban Development and Social Capital

Todd
Furniss
CEO of
gTC Group
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Financing for Resilience and Healthcare Issues

Margaret
Larson
Senior VP of Client Services at AG Witt
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Economic Management and Federal Public Policy

Mike
Martinet
Principal at
Martinet Group, LLC
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Federal
Public Policy

Dr. Joaquin
Ruiz
Vice President of Global and Environmental Futures at the University of Arizona
Environmental
Research

Jeffrey
Sjostrom
President at Aransas County Partnership EDC
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Economic Resilience, Disaster Recovery and Development

Tomme
Beevas
Founder of
Pimento Relief Services
Minority-owned and Small Business Expert

Ollie
Davidson
Consultant
​
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Preparedness, Emergency Management and International Aid

Michael
Gallis
Principal at Micheal
Gallis and Associates, LLP
​
Urban
Planning

Christa
Lopez
Senior Advisor at
CTEH
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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
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.
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.