Community Advisory Board

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About Our Board

From the beginning of its investment in the science and practice of coastal resilience, Old Dominion University has sought to build and grow partnerships to leverage the faculty’s interdisciplinary research expertise. ICAR’s emphasis on engagement with the community and collaboration with partners comes to life through its Community Advisory Board, a diverse collection of experts and advocates also invested in coastal resilience.

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About Our Board

From the beginning of its investment in the science and practice of coastal resilience, Old Dominion University has sought to build and grow partnerships to leverage the faculty’s interdisciplinary research expertise. ICAR’s emphasis on engagement with the community and collaboration with partners comes to life through its Community Advisory Board, a diverse collection of experts and advocates also invested in coastal resilience.

Board Members

Brian Ballard

Community Planning Liaison Officer
Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Norfolk

Lewis Lawrence

Executive Director
Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission

Garry Harris

Managing Director
Center for Sustainable Communities

Gina Harris

Resilience Officer
City of Portsmouth

Ben McFarlane

Chief Resilience Officer
Hampton Roads Planning District Commission

Kim Sudderth

Vice Chair
Norfolk Planning Commission

Linda Rice

Vice President for Grantmaking
Hampton Roads Community Foundation

Annette Osso

Managing Director
Resilient Virginia

Henry (Speaker) Pollard

Partner
Williams Mullen

Bob Jennings

Chairman
Princess Anne Plaza Civic League

Karen Forget

Executive Director
Lynnhaven River Now

Nancy Grden

President and CEO
Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable

Testimonials

Gina Harris
“Adaptation is an ever-evolving process, especially as we grapple with climate and environmental changes. As ICAR continues to address the scope of health concerns that impact coastal resilience, communities will be better informed on how to prepare for disasters and sea level rise, and can make sound decisions that affect day-to-day life.”
Gina Harris
Garry Harris
“ICAR provides a uniquely designed outcome of maximizing benefits to ALL communities to ensure district scale resilience and sustainability; moving communities particularly those on our coast that are underserved from striving to thriving.”
Garry Harris
Bob Jennings
“The Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (ICAR) by reaching out and cooperating with the community, is one of Virginia’s most vital and important assets to protect the future survival of the people and property of Virginians.”
Bob Jennings