Innovation Council

The CCSI Innovation Council is comprised of expert thought leaders in a variety of disciplines related to social innovation and its integration with our Christian faith. These subject-matter experts help shape CCSI’s direction in the areas of entrepreneurship, poverty alleviation, spiritual formation, and impact investing. Innovation Council Members are the key advisors on specific CCSI initiatives, influencing the ethos, strategy, and context of the CCSI community.

2022 CCSI Innovation Council

• Confrey Mung'au Alianji, Innovation Strategist and Lead, World Wildlife Fund Kenya
• Miguel Angel Figueroa Calsina, Investment Principal, United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) 
• Russ Debenport, Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation, Living Water International 
• Dr. Brian Fikkert, President and Founder, the Chalmers Center for Economic Development 
• Dr. JoAnn Flett, Executive Director for Faithful Business, Seattle Pacific University
• Roland Heersink, Founder & Chairman of Christian Business Angels
• Matthew Rohrs, CEO, Sinapis
• Ryan Russell, SVP of Design and UX, Hinge Health
• David H. Wills, President Emeritus, National Christian Foundation