ADVOCATE: On projects, coursework, and careers
The CRI advocates for resilience by supporting impactful projects, advancing career pathways, and helping translate research into action.
In partnership with the University of Miami School of Architecture, CRI supported the relaunch of the Center for Urban & Community Design (CUCD) through the hiring of Tom Klein as its new director. CUCD is building on its legacy to advance resilience through locally informed design in the built and natural environment, strengthening applied resilience work at UM and in surrounding communities.
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CONNECT: With professionals
The CRI facilitates connections between government agencies, financial institutions, academic researchers, and community organizations. These networks enable collaboration on complex resilience challenges that no single sector can address alone.
In March 2025, CRI hosted the inaugural Resilience 365 Conference, convening more than 300 participants from academia, government, philanthropy, and the private sector. The conference fostered high-impact conversations on climate risk, adaptation, and resilience finance, reinforcing CRI’s role as a trusted convener for resilience work in South Florida and beyond.
The second Resilience 365 Conference is planned for March 16–18, 2026. We hope to see you there!
EDUCATE: On resilience work
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ELEVATE: Experts and research
The CRI elevates resilience expertise by amplifying policy-relevant insights and leadership from across various disciplines and perspectives.
In 2025, the CRI hosted its first cohort of Senior Resilience Fellows, welcoming Victoria Salinas, former Deputy Administrator for Resilience at FEMA, and Jainey Bavishi, former Deputy Administrator at NOAA. The Fellows program strengthened dialogue between research, policy, and practice while expanding CRI’s national resilience network.
ENGAGE: With community-centered work
The CRI partners directly with communities and practitioners to co-develop resilience solutions grounded in local context, lived experience, and applied research.
The CRI is also collaborating with CUCD, Resilient Cities Catalyst, the Government of Grand Bahama, and the UM Miller School of Medicine’s Global Institute to support resilient housing development in neighborhoods recovering from Hurricane Dorian, using post-disaster recovery as an opportunity to rebuild stronger and healthier communities.
