Jesse M. Keenan is an associate professor and social scientist on the faculty of the School of Architecture at Tulane University. Keenan leads courses and seminars advancing the interdisciplinary fields of sustainable real estate and urban development. As a globally recognized thought leader, Keenan’s research focuses on the intersection of climate change adaptation and the built environment, including aspects of design, engineering, regulation, planning and financing. Keenan holds concurrent appointments as a member of the U.S.

Daniela Rivero Bryant is a Bolivian-born disaster and urban economist. Her expertise in community development and disaster recovery ranges from operations to policy and implementation. She is currently a professor of urban economics, disaster resilience and policy and real estate development at the School of Architecture.

Edson G. Cabalfin, PhD, is an educator, architect, designer, researcher and historian. He was the curator of the Philippine Pavilion at the 16th Venice Architecture Biennale in 2018. He received his PhD in history of architecture and urban development from Cornell University in 2012. Under a Fulbright Fellowship, he obtained his Master of Science in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati in 2003.