TESTIMONIALS

“I relied on Jacob for so long because his assessment of people and political instincts are always right on. He is one of the smartest people I know.”

- Ted Waitt
Chairman, Waitt Foundation,
Co-Founder, Gateway, Inc.

“As a result our national government’s reaction to Hurricanes Irma and Jose, our community was living through a terrifying crisis. Jacob’s fierce campaign toward justice helped bring us hope.”

- Jackie & Asha Frank
Councilwomen, Barbuda Council
Government of Antigua & Barbuda

“Jacob took the time to listen, learn, and build relationships; he has a knack for evaluating capacity constraints and identifying realistic solutions. In doing so he was able to forge a multi-institutional partnership between our Government, the Waitt Institute, Oceans 5, IUCN, local Vava’u Environmental Protection Association, and many academics in order to accomplish enduring policy change that will benefit both our national economy and natural environment.”

- Rosamond C. Bing, LLM
CEO, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
Kingdom of Tonga

“Jacob’s ability to quickly assess nuanced issues, deploy his finely-tuned instincts and international C-suite experience, develop critical relationships, and then deliver well-reasoned solutions is unparalleled. He cuts through the noise and makes magic happen on so many levels.”

- Steve Walker
Head of Public Affairs
San Diego County District Attorney

“Jacob has an incredible ability to understand and read a situation. He is an institutionalist who puts the goals and mission of the organization ahead of his own personal interest.”

- Kathryn Mengerink, PhD, JD
Executive Director
Waitt Institute