Genesis Think Tank
Advancing Human Flourishing Across Northern New England
The Genesis Think Tank is a cross-sector coalition of senior leaders working to strengthen the conditions that allow people, organizations, and communities to thrive—economically, socially, and civically.
By combining systems thinking, the Baldrige Framework for Excellence, and responsible uses of emerging AI, Genesis focuses on practical, scalable solutions to complex societal challenges—moving beyond short-term fixes toward long-term resilience and opportunity.
Contact
Brian Hettrick
brian.hettrick@excellencenorth.org
603-896-6700
Genesis Think Tank
We Make Excellence Exciting.
Leadership
Genesis is guided by experienced leaders with a proven commitment to excellence and public good:
- Tom Raffio, President & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental
- Brian Hettrick, Executive Director of the ExcellenceNorth Alliance and Chief Guide
Our Mission: A systems approach to human flourishing
Genesis is committed to mapping and strengthening the ecosystem of human flourishing across Northern New England, with models designed to be responsibly replicated elsewhere.
How We Work: Systems Design + Responsible AI
Genesis applies systems design and AI orchestration to identify leverage points, replace fragmentation with coordination, and build prevention-oriented systems that support people across all stages of life.
Why Human Flourishing?
Human Flourishing shifts the focus from managing crises to building capacity, resilience, and opportunity—strengthening health, work, purpose, civic trust, and community vitality.
Driving Innovation Through Applied Projects
Genesis works with partners to co-develop applied projects that advance organizational missions, integrate responsible AI, demonstrate measurable outcomes, and create scalable models.
Join Us in Leading the Future
Genesis Think Tank is a working platform for leadership, innovation, and impact. We invite leaders who believe in expanding opportunity, strengthening civil society, and building systems that endure.