A lifelong interest in sustainability and the environment led Pam to ISI. She joined ISI in the summer of 2013. First as a client, and then a volunteer, one thing led to another and in January 2014, Pam became Project Director for ISI. Three years on, following the death of ISI founder, Loren Cole, Pam became Chief Executive Officer for ISI. She holds a BA in Political Science, UC Berkeley, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration, University of San Francisco. Pam lives, draws and paints in Santa Rosa, with her cat, Bochy, and her dog, Meadow, in an intentional housing cooperative.

Jenna (real name: Jirina) joined the ISI team in April 2016. Jenna brings plenty of Quickbooks and computer experience with her to ISI, along with all-around excellence when it comes to teamwork and attitude. Mother to two young boys, Jenna stays busy with hockey and swimming, helping her husband with their solar company, and being an all around great Mom. Jenna hails from the Czech Republic, coming to the states for college twenty years ago. She holds a Masters Degree in Economics and Finance from The University of Agriculture, Prague, Czech Republic, and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Coastal Carolina University, South Carolina.

Mallory joined the ISI team in December of 2019. She is a California native and long-time Bay Area resident, and has lived in Marin, San Francisco, and currently calls San Jose home. Having worked in customer service and support in high-end retail, publishing, and e-commerce, she brings a wide variety of skills to the ISI team. She has an AA degree from College of Marin in Liberal Arts and Sciences, a BA degree from University of California, Davis in Art History, and is a licensed cosmetologist. Mallory can usually be found exploring hiking trails with her husband, cooking up a storm in the kitchen for friends and family, or with her nose buried in a book.

Cheryl joined ISI in the fall of 2021 taking the lead on all things HR!  Cheryl brings many years of HR experience with as she spent several decades working in the corporate sector in HR. Cheryl was ready to jump back into the HR world after taking a few years off and relocating to North Carolina with her husband.  Cheryl holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Central Florida in Business and she earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Cheryl has 2 grown step-daughters and 2 grandchildren along with 2 chocolate lab pups.  Cheryl is a distance runner and has run numerous Marathons including Boston, New York and Chicago several times. In addition to her love of running she enjoys the outdoors and her and her husband enjoy traveling the country in their RV.

Jamie Boling (she/her) joyfully joined ISI in August 2023 as Accounting Manager. Jamie brings diverse skills from her work as a co-founder of a cannabis justice nonprofit and from her experience as a finance and accounting consultant for small business and nonprofit founders. Jamie received a Bachelor’s of Science in Communications with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville. Her familial roots are in the mountains of Appalachian East Tennessee where she grew up. Today, Jamie is a mom to one sweet kiddo in Santa Rosa, CA, where she has been based since 2011. Outside of ISI, you might find her sipping herbal tea, visiting the mountains or the sea for a hike, or admiring the stars on a clear night.

Dionne joined the illustrious team at ISI in June 2024. She enjoys mentally recharging in nature, observing the flow of water, smiling at the birds chattering with each other, and being hugged by the breeze. You can also find her gardening or snuggled up in one of her handmade crocheted blankets, reading a novel. After earning her MBA and Bachelor’s in Accounting, she gained extensive experience in financial accounting leadership and auditing within both the for-profit and non-profit industries.

A lifelong interest in sustainability and the environment led Pam to ISI. She joined ISI in the summer of 2013. First as a client, and then a volunteer, one thing led to another and in January 2014, Pam became Project Director for ISI. Three years on, following the death of ISI founder, Loren Cole, Pam became Chief Executive Officer for ISI. She holds a BA in Political Science, UC Berkeley, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration, University of San Francisco. Pam lives, draws and paints in Santa Rosa, with her cat, Bochy, and her dog, Meadow, in an intentional housing cooperative.

A systems ecologist and business strategist with nearly 40 years experience in business, communications, and environmental innovation, Gil Friend combines broad business experience with unique content experience spanning strategy, systems ecology, economic development, management cybernetics, and public policy. Tomorrow magazine called him “One of the country’s leading environmental management consultants—a real expert who combines theoretical sophistication with hands-on, in-the-trenches know-how.”

Kirk is the Founder of CEA and has been at the helm as a Principal since 1984. His deep experience in energy and environmental regulation provides the foundation for CEA’s work with a variety of private and public sector clients. Prior to establishing CEA in 1984, Kirk was the Under Secretary of California’s Natural Resources Agency and served as the Director of the Office of Appropriate Technology. He also held various positions at the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Judy joined the ISI Board of Directors in 2021. As a Clinical Research Consultant and President of the Board of the Foundation for MindBeing Research, a scientist by training and profession, Judy focuses on exploring the nature of the universe, ancient wisdom traditions, and scientific evidence of the “unified field” — a world that works for everyone.