Joyce Coffee

I’ve spent 25 years in every major sector—government, private, nonprofit, philanthropic, and academic—designing climate resilience strategies that stick. As president of Climate Resilience Consulting (a certified woman-owned business), I’ve supported 300+ clients; authored national toolkits; helped craft the first climate-resilience principles for financial services; and led the National Equitable Climate Resilience project. I also advise boards and expert groups focused on adaptation, finance, and social equity.

The Resilience Advantage grew from that on-the-ground work. In workshops with local officials and small business owners, I saw the same pattern: people are ready to act, but they need clear steps that match their time and budget. This book turns decades of projects and data into checklists, templates, and funding ideas you can use tomorrow—whether you run a bakery, a machine shop, or a real estate office. My mission is simple: make climate resilience practical, equitable, and profitable.