DAVID COSMAN
David has a B.A. in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Microbiology from Penn State. After a post-doc at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, MD, he joined Immunex where he held several positions in research, including VP and Director of Molecular Biology. He has published more than 120 papers in peer-reviewed journals and is listed as one of the Institute for Scientific Information’s most highly cited scientists in Immunology.
Gareth Green
Gareth is a Seattle native, who earned a B.A. in Economics at the UW, followed by a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics from UC Berkeley. His research focused on applied environmental and natural resource economics, specifically investment decisions, the economics of fair-trade, and the effects of water pricing on technology adoption. He retired from Seattle University in June 2020 and stays busy enjoying a wide range variety of outdoor sports.
Judy Massong
Judy is a highly accomplished attorney, recognized by her peers as one of the best personal injury lawyers in the state. She has a strong medical background and has dedicated her career to helping injured people. She has helped clients in this cause for more than 36 years. Judy is also a trained mediator and past president of the Washington State Association of Justice.
Nan McKay
Nan serves on a number of boards and advisory councils. She was ED of the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority and Chair of the Puget Sound Action Team, and served two terms on the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Commission. She managed the Environmental Sustainability Program for The Russell Family Foundation, and has worked for the League of Oregon Cities, the Association of Washington Cities, and the Washington State Association of Counties.
Ali Modarres
Dr. Modarres is Dean of the School of Urban Studies and the Assistant Chancellor for Community Engagement at UW Tacoma. He earned a Ph.D. in Geography and a Master’s in Landscape Architecture from the University of Arizona. Publishing on immigration, urban development and planning, his studies economic development through an equity lens. He sits on the editorial boards of the Journal of Urban Affairs, Cities, and Sociologica Urbana e Rurale, and is a founding editor of Race, Ethnicity, and the City.
Craig Muska
As Chair of the Board of Directors, Craig brings his deep understanding of the impact investing landscape to Earth Economics. He is a partner and co-founder of TILT Investment Management, a leader in investment research and management. In the past, he founded Canopy and served as its president, and served as Director of Investments at Threshold Group’s Foundation Services, where he developed and led the firm’s impact investing program. Craig has extensive experience advising foundations, providing sound strategies to leverage investment capital to strengthen communities.
ALYSSA OPLAND
As owner of Redpoint Philanthropy Services, LLC, Alyssa consults for foundations and philanthropists on grants and donation management, program research, and development of giving strategies. She has also served as Director of Family Office Services with the Aerie Advisory Group, LLC. Alyssa has a Master’s in Global Sustainable Economic Development from Northeastern University and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from Seattle University.
MOLLY SEAVERNS
Molly has made a career of applying strategic thinking and empathy to help organizations thrive, developing compelling brand communications. She served as the Director of Market Strategy for The Garrigan Lyman Group, and was an international marketing executive for companies such as Attachmate and Interleaf. Molly has taught strategic marketing in Seattle University’s Executive Leadership MBA, and holds a master’s in International Management from the American School of International Management.
PHILLIP THOMPSON
In addition to teaching in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Seattle University, Phillip is also the Director of their Center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability. His Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering is from the University of Iowa. He has been a principal engineer for Northwest Engineers, LLC since 2001. Through his work with the Seattle University chapter of Engineers for a Sustainable World, he has completed over 20 international projects in Haiti, Thailand, Nicaragua, Peru and Zambia.