Lexie Assunto
Sustainable Development Advisor
A sustainability strategist and infrastructure innovator, bringing 15+ years of expertise advancing resilient systems across North America, the Caribbean, and Europe. As a leader at Helios Industries and Resilient Roots, she builds cross-sector partnerships that drive smart infrastructure and sustainable energy solutions.
Her background in disaster recovery, paired with communication strategy roots from Tulane, positions her to align complex initiatives with stakeholder engagement. Her prior roles in business development and at Agency PURE highlight her strengths in strategic vision, project management, and translating sustainability goals into real-world impact.
Clay Doherty
Strategic Engagement Advisor
Clay Doherty brings over two decades of experience in global engagement strategy, partnership development, and strategic communications to TGD. As the agency Chief of Protocol at the U.S. Agency for International Development during the Obama Administration, he advanced initiatives that strengthened collaboration between governments, the private sector, and international institutions. In 2016, he founded High Touch Engagement, a consultancy that designs bespoke strategic engagement initiatives for corporations and organizations around the world.
Paul Amelio
Corporate Development Advisor
A strategic visual communicator and marketing visionary, this leader brings over 30 years of experience shaping brand narratives and creative strategy. As a creative director and founder behind a prominent visual marketing consultancy, they’ve partnered with top-tier clients to elevate brand presence through compelling storytelling and design-driven campaigns.
Paul’s expertise spans integrated marketing, content development, and audience engagement—blending art and analytics to drive measurable impact. Known for transforming brand identities into immersive experiences, they specialize in aligning visual vision with business objectives, ensuring that each campaign resonates emotionally while delivering strategic growth.
William Warwick
Tech and Innovation Advisor
A seasoned innovator in renewable energy, infrastructure, and building science, this leader has founded firms spanning roofing, development, and green tech. With expertise in cool-roof coatings and building-envelope solutions, William brings over two decades of hands-on experience managing over 10 million sq ft across Virginia Beach .
As the driving force behind a patented Vacuum Insulated Panel system—developed in collaboration with elite engineering teams—he has created high-performance, renewable, recyclable insulation rivaling carbon fiber. His vision fuses practical construction expertise with frontier innovation, enabling mobile, sub‑$100 K/MW renewable energy systems and next‑gen green infrastructure.
Nicholas Ledbetter
Tech and Innovation Advisor
Engineered for innovation, this entrepreneur blends mechanical engineering with a passion for tech acceleration and sustainable systems. As founder of a global innovation hub, they’ve built an ecosystem that powers ideation, prototyping, and strategic launches. Nicholas’ portfolio spans VR/AI storytelling, ecological solutions, biofuels, and PFAS mitigation—bridging science, business, and impact.
With an instinct for connecting disruptors, corporations, and startups, he operates at the intersection of technology and transformation, enabling scalable solutions for some of today’s most pressing challenges.
Robert Turley
Revenue Operations Advisor
A seasoned innovator in renewable energy, infrastructure, and building science, this leader has founded firms spanning roofing, development, and green tech. With expertise in cool-roof coatings and building-envelope solutions, William brings over two decades of hands-on experience managing over 10 million sq ft across Virginia Beach .
As the driving force behind a patented Vacuum Insulated Panel system—developed in collaboration with elite engineering teams—he has created high-performance, renewable, recyclable insulation rivaling carbon fiber. His vision fuses practical construction expertise with frontier innovation, enabling mobile, sub‑$100 K/MW renewable energy systems and next‑gen green infrastructure.
Abdul Samad
Middle East Affairs Advisor
A global connector and strategic visionary with over 35 years of entrepreneurial leadership across recruitment, HR, IT, food distribution, and real estate. As the founder of a multi-sector international group headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), this advisor has built a dynamic platform for global expansion.
Known for enabling cross-border business through people, partnerships, and purpose, Abdul offers a deep expertise in human capital, supply chains, and integrated services. His work consistently unlocks growth opportunities while driving impact through sustainable, values-led solutions across continents.