On April 11th and 12th, many of our IRIS affiliates joined us at the Lodge at Amicalola Falls for two days of discussion about all things resilient infrastructure systems, including how we can best serve our communities through foundational research, groundbreaking policy, and inspiring outreach.
The IRIS crew takes a break around a fire after a long day of meetingJeb Byers (left) and Marshall Shepherd (right) deep in discussion during a breakScott Pippin (right) and Matt Shudtz (left) during a breakMatt Shudtz, doing a funky move during a breakMatt Bilskie pretends to be deep in thoughtSonny Kim (left) chats with Felix Santiago-CollazoFelix Santiago-Collazo, in conversation with Sonny KimDaniel Coleman poses in front of the mountainsIRIS affiliates in conversation during a breakShana Jones, Amy Rosemond, Marshall Shepherd, Matt Shudtz and Jon Calabria meet during the IRIS retreatMatt Shudtz takes notes during the IRIS retreatCharles Van Rees, Sonny Kim, Brock Woodson, Nate Nibbelink, Daniel Coleman, and Krista Capps, discuss plans for IRIS’s future strategyNate Nibbelink, Charles Van Rees, Sonny Kim, and Brock Woodson discuss ideas for IRIS’s strategic planBrock Woodson, Nate Nibbelink, Matthew Shudtz, Krista Capps and Sonny Kim discuss strategic plans at the IRIS retreat