We create innovative solutions that disrupt unjust systems to ensure a more equitable future
Approach
ICAAD works at the intersection of legal innovation and human-centered design to create evidence-based programs with organizations and communities to combat structural discrimination. By leveraging multidisciplinary teams and taking an integrated approach, we are able to improve resilience, safety, and equity across systems.
A Multidisciplinary Network of Partners
Our Process
One Team.
Many Perspectives.
Our small but mighty team combines an essential mix of backgrounds, from Human Rights Law to Design-Thinking to Behavioral Science, Statistics and more. These diverse skills are supplemented by a dedicated group of Advisors who bring their expertise to specific projects to ensure maximum impact.
Team
Hansdeep Singh, JD, LLM
Co-Founder & Legal Innovator
Hansdeep uses the lens of human rights law while harnessing data and technology tools to uncover discriminatory patterns that perpetuate violence.
Jaspreet K. Singh, JD
Co-Founder + Advocacy Strategist
Jaspreet is a human rights lawyer, designer, and technologist who enjoys exploring transdisciplinary strategies for promoting equality.
Jyoti Diwan, MBA
Data Analyst
Jyoti digs deep into large data sets to uncover solutions and provide the factual backbone for strategic decision making. She is a finance enthusiast and researcher, who loves numbers.
Erin Thomas, MA
Policy and Research Coordinator
Erin Thomas is a critical social scientist who facilitates the co-design of policy solutions through collaborative research.
Joseph R. Wheeler, MfA
Creative Lead
Joseph Wheeler is a design strategist, researcher, consultant, and teacher. He designs and facilitates strategy workshops, and leads the organization’s visual design.
Julie Bond, MEd
Director of Development & Outreach
Julie builds partnerships with individuals, foundations, corporations and the media to amplify ICAAD’s work on a global scale.
Advisors
Zuleka Henderson, PhD
Transdisciplinary
Elizabeth A. Long, MA, MS
Transdisciplinary
Shannon R. Marcoux
Legal
Jesse Dunietz, PhD
Transdisciplinary
Dan Mach, JD
Legal
Joanna McGibbon, JD
Legal
Natalie Druce, LLM
Legal
Conan Hines, JD
Transdisciplinary
Jyoti Diwan, MBA
Development
Nathalie Meurens, LLM
Legal
Priya Chand
Development
Judge Marjory Fields, JD
Legal
Tejinder Singh, JD
Legal
Ranjit G. Singh, LLM
Legal
Amardeep Chandi
Development
Bobbi Nassar, PhD
Transdisciplinary
Board of Directors
Sean Dougherty, JD
Courtney Cogburn, PhD
Jessica Wang, JD
