Our Mission
As Earth’s human population continues to grow, we face ever growing challenges to feed, clothe, and shelter billions more people. But that is only half of the challenge. We need to do this while conserving natural spaces, wildlife habitat, water, air, and soil. These challenges demand robust science and technology, along with better strategy, communication, and collaboration.
To that end, Risora helps our clients achieve big things by helping them think more clearly, better communicate their ideas, and put the partners and money together to make them happen. With Risora’s help, clients achieve their dreams faster and with more clarity. Ultimately, we thrive on partnering with our clients to craft a more sustainable, resilient, and livable world.
Ben C. West, Ph.D.
Founder
I have dedicated my career to advancing conservation and agriculture through innovation and collaboration. Much of my work has been in higher education, as a professor, Extension specialist, administrator, project coordinator, and senior fundraiser. I also have worked for a variety of companies, agencies, and nonprofits as a consultant on strategy and communication. I have a strong background in strategy, education, fundraising, leadership for complex teams, and managing change. I am an accomplished communicator with a knack for developing key relationships important to my work.
“Ben’s workshop, Presentation Matters, transformed how our team approaches science communication and, especially, presentations. We have incorporated the lessons we learned in the workshop throughout our organization, and it has remarkably improved the quality of our communications.”
Dirk Krouskop
President and CEO of the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement