Theory-N2-Practice

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice, we talk with Nia D’Emilio who is the Learning & Events Coordinator for Epicenter Innovation. Before working in emergency management, she worked in the theater community in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles and working in the film industry. She holds a B.A. in Religion from Denison University and an M.S. in Leadership for Creative Enterprises from North...

Throughout my career, I have history of excellence in building businesses through operations management, procurement coordination, HR management, contract negotiations, project management, payroll, sales development, benefits management, and social media marketing. Having worn many hats in my career, I gain immense satisfaction in developing impeccable strategies to significantly reduce operationa...

Sara Ruch has been in the emergency management profession since 2006. She is a Certified Emergency Manager through the International Association of Emergency Managers. She is also a Certified Floodplain Manager through the Association of State Floodplain Managers . She is a past president of the Virginia Emergency Management Association and a former Board Member of FEMA’s Region 3 Advisory Council...

The main purpose of a code of ethics is to help professionals do what is morally right in any situation where the answer may not always be apparent. Codes of ethics provide a standard and benchmarks for how one behaves and supports the overall occupational identity of emergency managers. With a code of ethics, decision making for moral dilemmas is protected from the typical dangers that exist when...

Ms. McMahon served as a member of the City of Gloucester MA, Emergency Management team since 2005 where she recently retired as the Deputy Emergency Management Director. In her role as the EOC Manager, she had managed numerous EOC activations for both planned and unplanned events and has assisted with 10 Presidential declared disasters for Massachusetts. Most recently, she was the Planning Section...

Eric is a product of higher ed. He has been working in the industry for 10 years, four of which were focused on business continuity. He has worked at Fresno Pacific University where he practiced business continuity and Fresno City College where he teaches online business courses. Eric holds a masters degree in Business Leadership and is the proud father of four boys. Highly motivated, dependable b...

Andrea Adams is a skilled professional who brings business and industry experience to any task she undertakes. She earned a Ph. D., in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Capella University, and holds a J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. Andrea is a licensed attorney in the District of Columbia, California, and Colora...

Anthony Clifton is the Director DeKalb County (Alabama) Emergency Management Agency. He is a Certified Local Emergency Manager – Alabama Emergency Management Agency, Masters Level Emergency Manger – Alabama Association of Emergency Mangers and Member International Association of Emergency Managers Associate Emergency manager.. He has been a Paramedic for 30 years and was last assigned at Anniston...

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk Andrea Davis, CEM owner of The Resiliency Initiative. Andrea is a recognized expert in the field of emergency management who has dedicated her career to bridging the silos between public and private sectors to create a united approach when it comes to disaster risk reduction. Ms. Davis has held leadership roles with NGOs (The American Red Cross, Save t...

Marcus Haynes is a Firefighter Paramedic working in the fire service for fifteen-plus years. Currently, he is assigned to the Safety and Prevention Section of the Phoenix Fire Department. In this role, Marcus is part of a team that oversees health, safety, and prevention strategies for the department's 2,000 plus sworn and civilian personnel. In addition to his public safety service, Marcus has de...

This Episode of Theory-N2-Practice is brought to you by the Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety (MACEMPS)!!! In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through service and personal development with, Ms. Kathy L. Francis currently serves as the Frederick Community College Executive Director of Emergency Management Programs, as adjunct faculty, and as lea...

This Episode of Theory-N2-Practice is brought to you by the Mid-Atlantic Center for Emergency Management & Public Safety (MACEMPS)!!! In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through service and personal development with, Ms. Kathy L. Francis currently serves as the Frederick Community College Executive Director of Emergency Management Programs, as adjunct faculty, and as lea...

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through service and personal development with Tony Russell. Tony Russell is the Superintendent at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Ala. As Superintendent, Mr. Russell provides executive level management and leadership for the CDP as it provides unique, hands-on training to more than 45,000 emergency responders a...

While working to become an Emergency Management GIS and digital communications specialist in 2017, Ginny experienced the impact of emergency communications gaps firsthand. Without relevant information and support, so many people were becoming more vulnerable to hazards, most significantly impacting underserved communities. Realizing that emergency managers are lacking the tools needed to facilitat...

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through service and personal development with Eric McNulty. Eric J. McNulty is Associate Director and Program Faculty at the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative (NPLI) at Harvard University and an Instructor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. His work centers on leading in high-stakes, high-stress situations. He...

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through service and being a contributing community partner through volunteering. Join us for a great discussion and most valuable insight from one of the best in the emergency management profession, with Isamar Garcia. Isamar is the Emergency Services Planner of Yolo County Office of Emergency Services. She is actively involved as a vo...

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through service and being a contributing community partner. Join us for a great discussion and most valuable insight from one of the best in the emergency management profession, with Jeff Hansen serves as the Director of Community Protection for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He has over 19 years of experience in the Emergency Managem...

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through service and being the authority with Dr. Carol Cwiak. Currently of North Dakota State University (NDSU) Emergency Management Degree Program. One of the more prolific Emergency Management Professionals I know. Join us for a great discussion and most valuable insight from one of the best in the emergency management profession, wi...

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through service and being our own best resource with Todd De Voe. Currently of Titan HST and the Emergency Management Network, Todd is the IAEM-R9 President and host of the Todd De Voe Show Podcast. Join us for a great discussion and most valuable insight from one of the best in the emergency management profession, with the great Todd...

The vision of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) Emergency Management Institute (EMI) is to strengthen the field of emergency management by establishing an Emergency Management Professional Program (EMPP). The EMPP provides a framework for acquiring the knowledge, skills, and abilities to enter and progress through the field and to meet the challenges of a dynamic and complex envir...

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through service and engagement with Pete Gaynor, currently of the The LiRo Group and before that FEMA Administrator. Join us for a great discussion and most valuable insight from one of the best in the emergency management profession, Pete Gaynor. Mr. Gaynor (Pete) joined The LiRo Group in April 2021, as the Senior Vice President and D...

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through service and engagement with Lorraine Schneider of the Emergency Management Growth Initiative (EMGI) and the Resiliency Initiative. Join us for a great discussion and most valuable insight from one of the best in the emergency management profession, Lorraine Schneider. Lorraine Schneider, MSc, CEM https://www.emginitiative.org/...

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through healthy lifestyle. Our daily activity and thinking can lift us up or tear us down. You will hear me say time and time again that leadership is a skill, a skill that gets better with intention, purpose, and practice. Your health and mindset are a result of your intention and purpose and are truly a difference between life and de...

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership through mindset. Our thinking can lift us up or tear us down. As importantly, it can lift others up or tear them down. You will hear me say time and time again that leadership is a skill, a skill that gets better with intention, purpose, and practice. This episode with challenge you to approach your thinking and mindset with intention...

In this episode of Theory-N2-Practice we talk about leadership and understanding your self-worth and the appreciation of others. You will hear me say time and time again that leadership is a skill, a skill that gets better with intention, purpose, and practice. This episode with challenge you to promote your value of your leadership through providing value to others with appreciation. Links: https...