
Global Mission

Sustainable Adaptation
We help public agencies, urban planners, and international institutions build disaster-ready economies through strategic public-private partnerships. Founded by veteran disaster recovery experts, our center offers unparalleled field experience combined with proprietary diagnostic tools. Clients partner with us to assess systemic risks, forecast reduced financial losses, and implement shovel-ready adaptation projects that guarantee long-term economic continuity.

Chief Executive
David Dodd
David Dodd, Founding CEO of ISRC, is a veteran economic development professional with over two decades of experience leading recovery efforts across 18 major global disasters, including Hurricane Katrina. Passionate about adapting regional economies to climate hazards, he leads UN-sanctioned initiatives integrating resilience into infrastructure projects. His unique differential stems from pioneering frameworks that transform disaster recovery models into proactive, self-sustaining economic growth strategies.

