Board of Advisors

Dr. Chen Yong

"In the 1976 Tangshan earthquake, more than half a million people lost their lives. When I entered the city early in the morning after the earthquake, the city was in rubble, dust hung in the air, and survivors sat on curbs, covered with dirt and blood, in stunned silence. That scene still haunts me. I joined GHI's Board of Advisors in order to share the lessons I learned in Tangshan with others at risk around the world."

Jeannette Fernandez

"In working with GHI on Quito's earthquake risk, I learned that engineers and scientists must work with the community's politicians, emergency response personnel, and businessmen. By serving on GHI's Board of Advisors, I can share our experience in solving problems with other communities."