Adam Whelchel’s 25-year year career in leadership positions has catalyzed partnerships with strategic direction while with government agencies, private firms, academic institutions and nonprofit groups in the United States, China, Southeast Asia, Caribbean and Africa. Dr. Whelchel is a dynamic communicator called upon to assist diverse groups from around the world with team building, strategic planning and community resilience. Recently, he served as a key facilitator on the Puerto Rico Climate Adaptation Plan and as a lead author for the U.S. National Climate Assessment. Mr. Whelchel is the principal architect and developer of the Community Resilience Building Workshop system.