About Global Resilience Foundation Inc.
At Global Resilience Foundation Inc., our business model is built on a foundation of empowerment, sustainability, and local leadership. We operate as a nonprofit organization committed to shifting the paradigm of disaster preparedness and response from reactive, external aid to proactive, community-driven resilience.
We generate impact through a training and capacity-building model that equips local leaders, organizations, and institutions at every level, community, municipal, regional, and national, with the tools, strategies, and confidence needed to prepare for, respond to, and recover from both natural and manmade disasters.
Our scalable framework leverages existing community assets, fosters cross-sector collaboration, and strengthens the operational capabilities of nonprofits and local governments. Revenue to sustain and grow our programs is sourced through strategic partnerships, grants, individual and corporate donations, and fee-for-service training and consulting where appropriate.
By investing in people, processes, and preparedness at the local level, we build resilient systems that reduce dependency on delayed or uncertain external support. In doing so, we create long-term, self-sustaining resilience that protects lives, preserves resources, and strengthens communities before, during, and after a disaster.
Mission Statement
To empower communities to anticipate, prepare for, and withstand future challenges by equipping local leaders with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to build sustainable, asset-driven resilience programs. These programs reduce reliance on uncertain outside aid and strengthen community self-reliance
Our Leadership Team
Brian Hunt, Founder & President
Brian is an experienced Emergency Management and Public Safety professional with extensive expertise in crisis management, emergency planning, response, and recovery operations using advanced incident command systems, crisis communications, and comprehensive risk assessment methodologies. Brian is also a Emergency Medical Technician and Firefighter providing pre-hospital BLS services while maintaining equipment and vehicles in ready state for 911 response, working within scope of practice according to standing orders and medical control directives. He currently serves as a Lieutentant for the Sharon Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance in Sharon, CT. He is a certified instructor in multiple disciplines including ICS/NIMS, infectious disease outbreak response, CPR/AED/First Aid, BLS, Crisis Communications, De-escalation, and Active Assailant response training.
Brian is a former Emergency Management Director with proven experience in maintaining emergency preparedness for municipalities, coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies, and supervising emergency management personnel and operations centers. He is also a former Regional PHEP Coordinator who has experience fulfilling Public Health Emergency Preparedness deliverables, collecting and submitting programmatic and financial reports, and planning training events associated with PHEP capabilities while working with multi-agency partners.
Brian holds a BS in Emergency Management and earned a spot as a lifetime member in the Epsilon Pi Phi Emergency Management Honor Society as a result of the honors distinction obtained on his degree. After a lifelong commitment to the profession, Brian founded Global Resilience Foundation Inc., a nonprofit foundation aimed at increasing community resilience with a focus on underserved communities around the world. In addition, the foundation serves first responder agencies and other nonprofits on the frontlines of disaster/crisis response.
Heather Hunt, Vice President
Heather Hunt brings over two decades of leadership in education, health administration, and organizational development to the Global Resilience Foundation. With a career defined by a commitment to community-building and systemic growth, Heather’s expertise lies in creating the frameworks that allow individuals and organizations to thrive in the face of change.
While Heather serves full-time as the Assistant Head of School for Program at a private school in Connecticut she is deeply committed to the growth of the Global Resilience Foundation. Her work at the Foundation is driven by a dedication to supporting her husband’s vision, helping to build a business that translates their shared values of strength and adaptability into a global mission.
Heather’s multidisciplinary background is uniquely suited to this work. She holds a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction, a Master’s in Healthcare Administration (MHA), and a post-master’s certificate in Leadership and Accountability. This rare combination of academic rigor and operational oversight allows her to approach resilience through multiple lenses—from the health of an organization’s internal culture to the strength of its public-facing programs.
At the Global Resilience Foundation, Heather leverages her experience in fostering "residential communities" and high-stakes educational environments to help build more connected and prepared networks. She lives her commitment to community safety and readiness as an active member of the Sharon Volunteer Ambulance, where she is currently completing her EMT certification to further her ability to serve in critical response environments.
Sherry Hoskinson, Vice President of Strategic Development
Sherry Hoskinson is a strategic leader specializing in partnerships, outreach, and stakeholder development to advance impact and innovation driven initiatives. She has worked across universities, private companies, nonprofits, and startups, building and aligning cross-sector collaborations that drive impact, funding, and initiative awareness.
Our Intern Team
Donathan Tate, Intern Team Leader
Donathan Tate is a military reservist with a wellspring of knowledge as both an emergency responder and a graduate level environmental health practitioner at the Boston University School of Public Health. He is dedicated to cultivating a safe environment through public health advocacy, consulting, public education, and policy change. All for the betterment of the environment and those in need.
Sophia-Polinahe Rosen, Intern
Sophia-Polinahe Rosena is senior at the University of Washington studying Public Health with the intention of pursuing a Master's in Health Policy. Throughout her academic and personal experiences, she has developed an interest in projects that allow her to work closely with communities to ensure that initiatives are accessible, culturally relevant, and responsive to local needs. She is excited about contributing to Global Resilience Foundation's mission of building resilience while also getting the opportunity to enhance her own professional skills and understanding of disaster/crisis response.
Aissatou Dabo, Intern
Aissatou is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health in Biomedical Informatics at The Ohio State University after earning her bachelor's degree in City and Regional Planning. She currently works at Ohio State University Physicians, where she has gained valuable experience in healthcare operations and patient care. Her interests include global health, health informatics, data analysis, and improving healthcare access, particularly in underserved communities. She hopes to build an international career focused on developing innovative public health solutions in West Africa.
Sofia Tran, Intern
Sofina Tran is a second-year MPH student with a focus in Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Georgia. She aims to become an Industrial Hygienist while promoting sustainability, workplace safety, and public health values. Sofina has worked with refugee communities, similar to those of her parents, and worked at Emory University alongside the CDC in HIV research. At the moment, Sofina is working as a social media editor for a science journal. Her interests in communication stems from the importance of disseminating scientific research and urgent information to all persons.
Lidia Dagne Mario, Intern
Lidia Mario is a Master of Public Health candidate at Boston University with a background in emergency and critical care medicine. Her experience includes clinical emergency care, disaster response exposure, and hospital emergency preparedness work at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she supported emergency operations planning, hazard vulnerability analysis, pediatric family reunification planning, and after-action reporting. Her interests center on public health emergency preparedness, disaster resilience, healthcare readiness, and community-centered response. She is excited to contribute to GRF’s work supporting stronger, safer, and more resilient communities.
