Who We Are

Resilient Future Consulting is a firm of contrasts, of collaboration and determination, of grit and action, and one that works at human scale while always considering broader impacts.

Firm of Contrasts

We leverage our network and best practices from work around the world, yet ensure that our deliverables are tailored to the needs of the local communities we serve. Our broad background and global experience allows us to actively engage in dialogue focused on a wide variety of topics and locations.

Firm of Collaboration and Determination

We strive to continuously strengthen existing working relationships and foster new partnerships with clients and stakeholders. We leave no stone unturned and seek to find ways to overcome limitations and open new possibilities.

Firm of Grit and Action

We are always thinking about how to improve our approach and deliver the highest quality services. We seek to improve our practices, expertise, and methods and capitalize on these improvements through new projects and partnerships. Our size pushes us to find innovative pathways to support clients and partners that other firms cannot.

Human Scale – Global Impact

We serve our clients in formats and manners that best suit their needs. Whether it be conducting an engagement event in Spanish, or working in-depth with local advocacy groups, we go above and beyond to form relationships that lead to lasting change. However, across all our projects, we regularly reflect on how our recommendations and policies may have impacts and knock-on effects beyond our scope of work.

Holistic

We leave no stone unturned, assessing all possible scenarios.
We evaluate challenges from both global and local points of view.
We work efficiently, effectively, and transparently to provide the best quality service and deliverables as possible.

Proactive

We identify trends and opportunities, and act swiftly to rally a response.
We take action before our competitors.
We don’t let the status quo interfere with going above and beyond.

Collaborative

We understand that the solutions to today’s greatest challenges require intrinsically cooperative solutions.
We seek to work in harmony with our partners and clients in pursuit of the strongest, most innovative outcomes possible.

Dynamic

We serve in a variety of roles to fit the needs of the project, be it as a project manager, sub-consultant, or high-level advisor.
We speak many languages, both literally and figuratively, and work to develop actionable solutions.

What Out Customers Say

“Joe understands freight in a way that’s both technically rigorous and deeply practical. He helped us cut through the noise, focus on what mattered most, and deliver analysis we could use immediately, not six months later.”

— Mike D. (Minneapolis, MN)

“Joe helped us prioritize actions, connect them to funding pathways, and make the case in a way decision makers understood. He gave us confidence that the strategy could be financed and delivered. Joe was the kind of advisor who doesn’t just point out problems, he helps you build a path to execution.”

— Valerie J. (Pittsburgh, PA)

“Resilient Future Consulting understands how transportation, land use, and politics intersect. Their recommendations were practical, implementable, and grounded in how cities actually work. They weren’t just consultants, they were part of the team.”

— Emily S. (Pittsburgh, PA)

“Joe helped us turn climate risk from an abstract concept into a concrete set of actions and investment priorities. He showed up as a trusted advisor throughout, helping us navigate complexity with confidence.”

— Martina C. (Lithuania)

“Joe is an excellent facilitator in difficult rooms. He sets a calm tone, asks the right questions, and keeps the group moving toward real decisions. Having Joe’s support felt like having a teammate who could keep the process productive and impactful.”

— Eric T. (Philadelphia, PA)

“Resilient Future Consulting added clarity to a complicated regional debate where it’s easy to overstate claims or miss key tradeoffs. Joe’s guidance helped us tell a sharper story, anticipate critiques, and keep the work focused on what decision makers actually needed.”

—Sharon K. (Helena, MT)

Why Work with Us?

Clients and partners seek our collaboration and value our work due to how we operate and see the world. From the dynamic nature of our operation, our ability to work flexibly in many locations and team structures, our sector knowledge and subject matter expertise, as well as the unique ways we tackle problems shaped by our extensive domestic and international experience, we offer clients and partners a combination of quality of service, tailored results, and a personal approach not often found elsewhere.

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