Robert Strand, PhD
Executive Director & Lecturer, Center for Responsible Business
Robert's teaching and research focuses on the strategic aspects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability, comparing global approaches to CSR and sustainability
Emily Pelissier
Associate Director
Emily received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oregon in Environmental Studies and Business Administration. She spent the start of her career on the Development & Partnerships team at Net Impact where she worked closely with social and environmental impact leaders at major corporations.
Dara McKenzie
Program Coordinator
Dara McKenzie is the program coordinator for the CRB and the International Business Development (IBD) Program. Early in her career, Dara worked as a teller manager in Boston for five years, where she led a team at one of the fastest- growing banks in the region.
Persis Johnson
Program Manager
Persis received her Masters in International Environmental Policy from Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. Throughout her career, she has worked in food justice, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable winegrowinng.