INGRID RASCH
As Board Chair, Ingrid brought over 25 years of experience in human resources management and corporate strategy in biotechnology, computer technology, industry, and retail industries. She also completed a stint at EPEA headquarters in Germany with Michael Braungart to learn first-hand about the "cradle-to-cradle" process. Ingrid was also a member of the WA State Department of Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee and a board member of the SeaDoc Society.
MORGAN COLLINS
Morgan’s career started at BlackRock, where he spent three years in the BlackRock Alternative Advisors private investment group prior to joining Starbucks Treasury team. There, he started his work blending sustainability and finance. Morgan is now with Microsoft as the Impact Investments Director.
ELIZABETH HENDRIX
Elizabeth is an experienced, proven leader in strategic communications, branding, and design. She has experience in a wide range of business sectors and has worked with teams to meet their communications needs including comprehensive and integrated branding strategies; web site strategies, execution, and management; collateral materials; and campaigns. Elizabeth brought profound perspective and innovative thinking to Earth Economics during her time on the board.
Alex Bernhardt
Alex is Principal and Head of Responsible Investment for Mercer in the US. He is a noted expert in catastrophe, weather, and financial risk management with a track record of leading large, complex, and innovative multinational projects. In his role at Mercer US, Alex works with institutional investors to address ever-evolving sustainability challenges. Prior to joining, Alex was a senior vice president at Guy Carpenter where he founded and ran the firm's GC Micro Risk Solutions division.
Sherry Richardson
Sherry has been an environmental philanthropist for the past 15 years, focused on helping environmental sustainability non-profits. She is a Partner at Social Venture Partners and has served on their Environmental Grant Committee, Environmental Collective Action Team, and their Northwest Conservation Philanthropy Fellowship Program. Sherry served on the Board of Directors of Groundwire (formally ONE/Northwest) as Board Chair 2010-2012..
David Batker
Dave co-founded Earth Economics to improve investment in ecological health and sustainable, prosperous economies. He has worked in over 40 countries and 35 US states, showing how natural systems provide food, water, flood risk reduction, climate stabilization, recreation, and other public benefits.
Joshua Farley
Josh is Professor of Community Development and Applied Economics and Public Administration and a Fellow at the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics at the University of Vermont. He earned a B.S. in biology from Grinnell College, a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in Agricultural, Resource and Managerial Economics from Cornell. Josh is a renowned ecological economist who works to integrate social, human, and natural capital.
Joshua Reyneveld
Joshua served on Earth Economics’ first board and in various support capacities for over 18 years. Trained as a planner, architect, and engineer, Joshua focused on shifting investment towards greater societal resilience and sustainable business practices. He has worked on natural capital economics and resilience projects in Colorado, New York, the Midwest, the Gulf Coast, and California. Joshua is CEO of Myoonet, Inc., which provides low-carbon-footprint data centers and network infrastructure.
George Northcroft
George brought over 25 years of experience in business management and operations, economic development, and public administration, serving senior executive positions at the U.S. General Services Administration, Nordstrom, the State of Washington, King County-Washington and First Interstate Bank-Washington. His commitment to community service has led him to serve on boards dedicated to the economic inclusion of underserved communities in education, business
Greg Forge
Greg is Managing Member of Cui Bono, LLC, advising private and public sector clients in finding, financing, and implementing climate solutions. He has served as General Counsel to a Northwest venture capital firm, and special counsel to a northwest governor. His unique combination of public and private sector experience provide insight on public and private investment in climate risk management for both businesses and public policy.