Ines Pearce is a global thought leader with decades of executive level experience in developing and implementing disaster resiliency programs, public-private partnerships, and planning strategies to promote business continuity and community risk reduction.

She has worked with countries, major cities and national organizations around the world, bringing in resources, planning and strategies to businesses, governments, schools, non-profit organizations, and communities.

Her expertise in resilience best practices has brought her to the UN as a sought after and repeat speaker.

Ms. Pearce’s background includes a long stint as the Director of Seattle Project Impact, a public-private community partnership that developed collaborative solutions and public education to mitigate impacts in schools, homes, businesses, and improved hazard mapping, receiving numerous national excellence awards and an Emmy Award.