Paul Johnson Program supervisor, Alabama Aquatic Biodiversity Center paul.johnson@dcnr.alabama.gov Paul Johnson is program supervisor of the Alabama Aquatic Biodiversity Center, an imperiled species recovery facility operated by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources outside Marion, Alabama. A native of Kentucky, Paul has a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Aquatic Biology from the University of Louisville. He completed a Doctorate in Zoology from Louisiana State University, where he began with work with federally listed freshwater mollusks. Over a 20 year career he has developed multiple culture and recovery techniques for rare freshwater species.
Ryan Jones Principal, Seedbomb Creative rajdezign@yahoo.com Ryan Jones is an independent designer, writer and sustainable design consultant at his home-based business in Kansas City, Missouri. As principal of Seedbomb Creative, Ryan strives to create collaborative design solutions for companies that are redefining sustainability. He also is an adjunct professor of design at several institutions, including the Kansas City Art Institute, University of Kansas and Johnson County Community College. Ryan has served on the board of directors of AIGA Kansas City in various capacities for six years and currently fills the role of Editorial Director, developing content for communications to the creative community.
Jeremy Kaye Co-Founder, Co*Lab jeremy@colabpdx.com Jeremy’s professional experience lies at the intersection of business and design. His expertise is heading multi-disciplinary teams charged with disruptive innovation that responds to the evolving needs of under-served consumer groups, and setting new standards for consumer adoption of products and services. Jeremy spent the first portion of his career at J. Crew, Patagonia, the GAP and Nike, leading business-driven brand design and marketing efforts. Most recently, after many years leading global brand strategy programs for clients in consumer products, healthcare, finance, education, hospitality, and retail at Ziba in Portland, OR, Jeremy left to co-found Co*Lab and develop a new model of creative strategy firm that operates at the intersection of business strategy, experience design, and emerging technologies.
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