Tye has worked locally and internationally for a more sustainable and resilient future. As a Founder and Principal of Resilience Collaborative NW, he works with governments and businesses to help communities and organizations assess and strengthen their resilience in the face of change. Prior to founding Resilience Collaborative NW, Tye worked with the U.S. Agency for International Development, developing and managing large-scale programs to improve governance, strengthen democracy, and increase community resilience in places such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Afghanistan, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Bangladesh. He also worked for the Seattle Mayor’s Office and Seattle City Council on issues related to sustainability, green building, planning, and citizen engagement and played a lead role in establishing Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment.