Webinar Series
Connecting Nations, Strengthening Communities Series
The field of emergency management is very dynamic and interdisciplinary with many different partners working together. This series focuses on how these partnerships can work collaboratively across multiple nations around the world. The series will feature guest speakers who will discuss different preparedness and disaster risk reduction methods used in various nations to ensure safety of the public. Webinars are offered on select Fridays throughout the academic year. Experts from various universities, businesses, and research centers present on their research and current activities. The presentations are open to all Millersville University students, faculty & staff, emergency managers and the public.
Fall 2019 Schedule
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 at 12 PM ESTPaul Benyeda, Training Specialist, Emergency Management Institute_________________________________________________________________Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 at 12 PM ESTBecky Depodwin, Accuweather_________________________________________________________________Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 at 12 PM ESTChris Soelle, FEMA_________________________________________________________________Archives
To view previous Virtual Seminar Series speakers, visit our YouTube channel or click the topic links below.
Shauna Stoy, Sara Schmidt, and Mike Braswell - Exelon Corporation
Nuclear Energy Preparedness at Exelon Generation
Ashley Zink, Dickinson College
Emergency Management, Risk Management, and Compliance as a Career Path
Morgan Fletcher, Health and Medical Planning Coordinator for the Philadelphia OEM
From Meteorology to Emergency Management: Finding Your Niche
Bob Fink, Records Program Manager for FEMA Region III
From Rags to Bureaucracy; Making my way through an Emergency Management Career
Nate Wardle, Press Secretary for the Pennsylvania Department of Health
Emergency Management: The Link Between Careers in TV, Health
Geoff Coulson, Environment Canada Warning Preparedness Meteorologist
Severe Weather in Ontario - Crossing Borders/Crossing Disciplines
Isabelle Granger, Red Cross Legislative Advocacy Coordinator
Legal Framework for Disaster Risk Management
Peri Lyne Johnson, IAEA Legal Advisor
The IAEA's Role in Disaster Risk Reduction Law
Chris Steuer, Millersville University Sustainability Manager
Millersville University's Climate Change Response
Charlie Woodrum, NOAA NWS Pacific Region Warning Coordination Meteorologist
Building a Weather-Ready Nation Through Preparedness Programs
Rebecca Jennings, FEMA Meteorologist
Weather and Emergency Management: When Great Minds Don't Think Alike
Chris Walsh, Emergency Management Coordinator and Former State Meteorologist
Integrating Meteorology and Emergency Management
Patricia Young, University of Delaware Resource Collection Coordinator
Introduction to the E.L. Quarantelli Resource Collection at the Disaster Research Center (DRC)
Jessica Cerutti, Emergency Management Specialist
Expanding Response Capability through the Collaborative Economy
Mark Ferrari, Director of Professional Services and
Ryan Patrick, Director of Security, Privacy, & Compliance
Mass Casualty Incidents, Combat, and Corporate Compliance
Jeremy Young, Project Manager - Hurricane Sandy Recovery and Disaster Planning
Disaster Planning for Historic Properties: Integrating Hazard Mitigation and Historic Preservation in Pennsylvania
Floodplain Management, Flood Insurance Reform, and the Community Rating System
Leslie Williams, Library Acquisition Manager
Colorado Cultural & Historic Resources Task Force: Partnering to Protect Our State’s Heritage
Evan Koepke, Team Rubicon Operations Planning Associate
Volunteers and Veterans in Contemporary American Disaster Relief – A Perspective
Art Faulkner, Alabama State EMA Director
Partnerships between the National Weather Service, Local EMAs, and Local Meteorologists
Dr. Laura Myers, University of Alabama
Integrated Warning Teams and Warning Dissemination
Matthias Miziorko, GIS Specialist Mongomery County MD
Integrating GIS Technology into a Comprehensive Emergency Management Program
Zephi Francis, Student University of Delaware
Children's Tornado Safety Education Acquisition
Dr. Joe Trainor, University of Delaware
Critical Issues in Disaster Science and Management
Ed Smith, FEMA
Field Experience: Validating and Supplementing your Education and Training
Brian Bannon, Booz Allen Hamilton
Emergency Management Opportunities in the Private Sector
Dr. Terri Adams, Howard University
Missing and Out of Action: Role Conflict and Role Abandonment in times of Disaster
David R. Padfield, PA Task Force 1 USAR
Pennsylvania Task Force 1: Response to Hurricane Sandy
Edwin Hurston, U.S. Air Force
Defense Support of Civil Authorities
Alan Gerard, NWS Jackson MS
Weather Support for Emergency Management
Elaine Enarson, Millersville University
Gender and Disaster Resilience: Strategies for Change through Emergency Management
Tim Bonno, Consultant
Business Continuity and Preparedness through Social Media
Scott Mickalonis, Deputy Director for Emergency Management Montgomery County
CEM Certification: Organizing and Submitting your Portfolio
Dr. Jay Parrish, Penn State
Marcellus in Pennsylvania
Anthony Subbio, Delta Development Group
Hazard Mitigation Planning and Project Funding
Joyce Kirk-Moyer, CEO of Jaxon Mattison Consulting LLC
Common Response Issues: Coordination, Communication, and Collaboration
Dr. Kelsey Backels, Millersville University
Critical Incident Stress Management: An Overview
Dr. David A. McEntire, University of North Texas
Planning, Improvisation and Spontaneous Planning
Steve Goldstein, NWS Baltimore/Washington
Building a
Paul Benyeda, Emergency Management Institute
Introduction to Nuclear Power Generating Stations
Alyssa Pollock, American Red Cross
Emergency Management in South Africa
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