TO BE AN ALLY FOR RISK & RESILIENCE PROFESSIONALS

TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY WITHIN OUR PROFESSION

TO BE CHAMPIONS FOR THE ‘TEAMS OF ONE’

TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT, VENDOR & PRODUCT NEUTRAL

TO FOCUS ON WHAT IS RELEVANT IN RISK & RESILIENCE

TO MENTOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROFESSIONALS

James Green

James Green is an advocate of intelligent risk taking, driven by the belief that risk can be a powerful tool to help organizations reach their maximum potential. In 2020, James was named the BCI’s Continuity and Resilience Consultant of the Americas – the first to be awarded this twice. Currently, he is the co-founder of Illuminate Advisory, which inspires organizations through thought-leadership, strategic partnerships, and hands-on guidance to harness the power of risk. He is also a global co-founder of the Resilience Think Tank, which provides guidance and research to the risk industry worldwide.

Lisa Jones

Lisa, co-founder of the Resilience Think Tank, is a gifted communicator with over 14 years experience promoting resiliency and elevating contingency planning visibility.  She has led comprehensive programs within healthcare, education, and the manufacturing industry.  She readily shares insight on planning awareness, recovery strategies and industry trends, through presentations, articles and thought leadership projects. Currently, she serves as President of The Business Continuity Institute’s (BCI) USA Chapter.  Lisa’s goal is to ensure organizations recognize the value business continuity professionals provide.

Mark Hoffman

Mark is a multi-award-winner, senior business continuity and resilience consultant, located in the Great Toronto area. He is a co-founder of the Resilience Think Tank, owner of Anesis Consulting Group, Inc. and host of the Resilient Journey podcast. With nearly 25 years of industry experience, Mark continues to provide world-class consulting to organizations in the US, Canada, Caribbean, and Europe with a focus on BCM Program development and maturity, crisis management, crisis communications and cyber response.

Milena Maneva

Milena is the co-founder of the Resilience Think Tank and has 15+ years combined working experience in financial services, risk management, oil trading, governance, business continuity and crisis management. Raised in close proximity to a nuclear power plant, Milena became aware of the value of monthly drills as a child. Milena is passionate about helping organizations become resilient, as well as helping people realize their true potential. Milena holds an MSc in Risk Management and is a certified member of the Business Continuity Institute (BCI). Milena is also on the Committee for the BCI Women in Resilience (WiR) Group.