Mark A. Ritchie–Executive Director/Instructor, Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley (Sociology)

Subongkoch Detpongs (Pi Pu)–Administrative Coordinator, M.A., Chiang Mai University (Education)

Dana E. C. Ritchie–Admissions and Records, B.A., Wheaton College (Sociology)

Nutchanart Jaisodsai (Pi Toi)–Accountant, B.A., Payap University (Accounting)

Chonlada Chawai (Pi Noi)–Administrator/Logistics, B.A., Payap University (Management)

Sumalee Manorat (Pi Nong), B.A., Rattanabundit (Management)

Instructors

Abram Bicksler, Ph.D. University of Illinois (Sustainable Agriculture)

Daniel B. Ahlquist, PhD Candidate, Cornell University (Development Sociology)

Rodjana Nasor (Pi Toto), B.A., Ramkamhaeng University (Sociology & Anthropology)

Siriporn Klapthung (Pi Pui), B.A., Rajapat University (Tourism Industry)

Angkarin Pimpaeng (Pi Tik), B.A., Chiang Mai University (English)

Ampika Ananta (Pi Am), B.A., Rajamangala University of Technology (Tourism)

Rashauna Mead (ISDSI Fellow), B.A., Portland State University (Geography & GIS)

Jonas Emery (ISDSI Fellow), B.A., Kalamazoo College (Biology)

Jack Siddoway (ISDSI Fellow) B.A., The Colorado College (Environmental Science, focus in Chemistry)

Kristin Evans (ISDSI Fellow), B.A, Kalamazoo College (Political Science)

Mingla Charoenmuang (Pi Ming), B.A., Chulalongkorn University (Environmental Science)

Thai language instructors

Pongsawaite Charoenchai, B.A., Chiang Mai University (English)

Petchara Meesook, B.A., Chiang Mai University (English Language)

Wilasinee Luadkham, B.A., Bangkok University (Thai Language and Literature)

Supawadee Chinnamee, B.A., Srinakarinwirot University (English)

Amaralak Khamhong, B.A., Mahasarakam University (English)

Associates

James M. Ryan–Program Associate/Medical Advisor, M.D., Wayne State University (Doctor of Medicine)

Christina Fink–Program Associate, Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley (Anthropology)

Laura S. Meitzner Yoder Associate, Ph.D., Yale University (Social Ecology, Forestry and Environmental Studies)

Carrie Sedlak, B.A., University of Denver (Geography and Anthropology)

Others: We also draw on faculty from various universities in Thailand, as well as guest speakers from a wide variety of international and local NGOs. We also host faculty and graduate students from schools in the United States and elsewhere for both teaching and research at ISDSI.