Program Team
Meet the IGEL Program Team
Our dedicated Program Team is the engine behind the development and evolution of our core leadership program. IGEL partners with the Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business to help develop and operate our carefully designed curriculum.
Lindsay Cain
Program Director
Director, Executive Education, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University
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Lindsay Cain joined Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business in January 2023 as the director of Executive Education. In this capacity, she collaborates with corporations and individuals to curate impactful learning experiences tailored to address complex business challenges and elevate talent. Prior to joining Robinson, Lindsay served as the associate director of client relationships at the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business for nearly five years, where she spearheaded the development and execution of both in-person and online learning initiatives. Additionally, Lindsay spent six years at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). At SCAD, she managed a diverse portfolio of multidisciplinary sponsored projects, averaging 15+ collaborations annually and played an instrumental role in developing and implementing new and innovative professional education opportunities for educators. Lindsay is from Albany, GA and graduated with a degree in business from Hollins University in Roanoke, VA.
Mandy Mahoney is the CEO of MahoneyOne, a boutique consulting firm dedicated to advancing climate and clean energy solutions across the Southeast. With more than two decades of leadership experience, Mandy has held pivotal roles including Director of the Building Technologies Office and Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Energy, President of the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance and Director of Sustainability for the City of Atlanta.
A Macon native, Mandy is deeply rooted in Georgia’s people and places. Her commitment to sustainability is both professional and personal—shaped by years of hands-on conservation work, from tagging sea turtles along the Georgia coast in high school through graduate school, to managing her family’s forest land in Middle Georgia, which is currently being restored to longleaf pine. These experiences reflect her enduring connection to the ecosystems that define her home state.
Mandy holds a master’s degree in Environmental Management from Duke University, and both a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Environmental Studies from Emory University. She serves on the Boards of Directors for the Mississippi Early Learning Alliance and Georgia Organics, and on the Advisory Board of the Turner Environmental Law Clinic at Emory University.
She lives in the East Lake neighborhood of Atlanta with her husband and 11-year-old son, Paul. Her favorite pastimes include traveling, golfing with her son, gardening, practicing yoga and relaxing with classic murder mystery shows.
Clarence Jackson is a seasoned executive with 25 years of leadership experience in sustainability, operations management and organizational transformation. He has a proven track record of driving impactful change through strategic innovation and operational excellence. As a dynamic and results-driven leader, Clarence consistently applies his innovative problem-solving skills to drive initiatives that focus on employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
Throughout his career, Clarence has demonstrated exceptional skill in operational efficiency, implementing process improvements that increased productivity while simultaneously reducing costs, improving employee safety and minimizing environmental risks. His leadership in managing large-scale operations has resulted in significant energy consumption reductions, maintenance cost savings and enhanced workplace safety protocols.
Clarence holds an Executive MBA from Georgia State University, enhancing his strategic planning and leadership capabilities. A graduate of the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leaders (IGEL) Class of 2022, he is committed to continuous learning and development, particularly in strategic visioning and goal setting.
As a graduate of IGEL Class of 2022 and now serving as a program facilitator, Clarence brings his sustainability leadership experience to help develop Georgia’s next generation of environmental leaders. His work with IGEL focuses on fostering collaborative approaches to addressing environmental challenges through leadership development and cross-sector engagement.
In addition to his corporate achievements, Clarence has been actively involved in non-profit leadership. As Chair of the Chattahoochee Nature Center Board of Trustees, he led the organization through significant change and growth, fostering strong relationships with senior stakeholders to support environmental conservation efforts.
Clarence describes himself as “a catalyst for change and problem solving” and “a conductor for innovation,” orchestrating different elements and talents to create innovative solutions and drive progress. His core competencies include sustainability leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration and talent development.
An avid adventurer, Clarence has a passion for outdoor exploration and travel. Whether navigating whitewater rapids, hiking through remote wilderness areas or experiencing diverse cultures through international travel, he seeks out opportunities to connect with nature and expand his global perspective. These adventures fuel his commitment to environmental stewardship and inform his approach to sustainability leadership.
A veteran of the U.S. military, Clarence is active in numerous philanthropic organizations. He lives in the Atlanta area with his wife, Heather, and daughter, Charley, where they enjoy spending time outdoors and volunteering with various organizations.
Rob Williams, Ph.D. (IGEL ’17)
Consultant
Senior Fellow, Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility, Georgia State University
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Dr. Rob Williams, one of IGEL’s founding program facilitators, is a social psychologist who works with individuals and groups in both the public sector and non-profit community on leadership, mastering change, and improving organizational development. He is the Senior Fellow at Georgia State University’s Center for Ethics and Corporate Responsibility in Atlanta. Rob is active in research and writing about leadership development, social advocacy, and group dynamics, primarily collaboration and conflict. He divides his time between facilitating programs like IGEL and working as a national and international consultant and educator.