Geo-Economics, Climate Resilience, and AI

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​​​​​​The Geo-Economics Initiative (GEO) helps government, businesses, and community leaders navigate a new era of economic and policy disruption within the areas of climate adaptation, supply chain resilience, and navigating emerging technologies. GEO develops and implements solutions through conducting innovative research, convening key stakeholders, and mobilizing capital. 

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Kim Y. Lew

Kim Y. Lew is CEO of Columbia Investment Management Company, which manages the endowment of Columbia University in the city of New York.
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Jarvis V. Hollingsworth

Jarvis V. Hollingsworth is vice chairman of Irradiant Partners LP, an investment advisor focused on renewable energy and liquid and private credit investments.
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Marcos Rodriguez

Marcos Rodriguez founded Palladium in 1997 and serves as chairman and chief executive officer.
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Carlos Rangel

Carlos Rangel is vice president and chief investment officer for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan. In this role, he supports the foundation’s efforts to promote thriving children, working families, and equitable communities.
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Lisa Murray

Lisa Murray is the chief investment officer for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. She leads the team that oversees the Kauffman Foundation’s globally diversified $2 billion portfolio.
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Melissa L. Bradley

Melissa L. Bradley is co-founder of venture-backed Ureeka, a tech platform where small businesses gain unprecedented access to the expertise needed to grow their business.
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Katherine Jollon Colsher

Katherine Jollon Colsher is the president and CEO of Girls Who Invest, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing gender diversity and inclusion in investment management with a focus on growing the pipeline of women in frontline investing positions. 
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Neal Wilson

Neal Wilson is a founding member of EJF and serves as its Co-Chief Executive Officer.
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Scott Chan

Scott Chan has served as chief investment officer of CalSTRS since July 2024. He joined CalSTRS in August 2018 as deputy chief investment officer and now leads an investment staff of more than 200, overseeing a portfolio valued at $349.5 billion as of March 31, 2025.​​​​​​​
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