REGN team in action

Recovery Engagement Growth Network

We're a group of young professionals bridging the gap between immediate relief and long-term rebuilding after natural disasters.

What We Do

We bridge the critical gap between immediate disaster relief and long-term community rebuilding through collaborative, field-driven action.

Community Connection

We work directly with affected communities to understand their unique needs and build trust through authentic relationships.

Hands-On Rebuilding

From temporary housing to infrastructure repair, we roll up our sleeves and get to work alongside community members.

Long-Term Planning

We bridge the gap between emergency response and sustainable recovery with strategic planning and resource coordination.

Our Work & Impact

Real projects, real communities, real impact. See how we're helping people bounce back.

Lahaina Wildfire Relief

Lahaina Wildfire Relief

Maui, Hawaii2023 - Present

  • Led emergency stabilization and early reconstruction efforts across eight historic sites, representing approximately $90M in cultural assets
  • Prepared and coordinated insurance, FEMA, and recovery documentation critical to funding and compliance
  • Served as primary architectural liaison between LRF and architecture firms, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, and land management agencies
Hurricane Helene Recovery

Hurricane Helene Recovery

North Carolina & Florida2024 - Present

  • Organized and facilitated a community design charrette to capture artist-led visions for post-disaster activation of the River Arts District
  • Synthesized input from 46 participating artists into eight actionable proposals spanning multiple scales
  • Structured conversations around recovery, resilience, healing, cultural memory, and long-term creative vitality

Meet the Team

A diverse group of professionals united by a shared commitment to helping communities rebuild stronger.

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Tommy Ryan

Architectural Design & Community Organization

Background in running community design charrettes to inform disaster masterplanning and recovery

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Will Butler

Technology & Strategy

Software Engineer and MBA building tools for relief coordination and resource tracking

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Emma Weigand

Architectural Design

Design professional with a passion for enriching communities by promoting human dignity, health, and connections

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Ross Brown

Environmental Planning & Compliance

Environmental professional specializing in geospatial analysis, compliance, and permitting

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Declan Young

Data Analytics & Client Relations

Data analytics consultant with experience working alongside urban planning clients

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Katie Silbermann

Project Management

Project management professional with experience in solar energy

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Veronica Merril

Law & Design

Law student with a passion for urban design, land use law, and environmentalism.

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Jake Kuhn

Architectural Design & Fabrication

Designer with a background of building furniture

Get Involved

Whether you want to volunteer, partner with us, or support our work, we'd love to hear from you.