A virtual lecture series that offers monthly educational opportunities with top emergency management practitioners across North America. Tune in from the comfort of your own home while you listen, learn, and interact with our expert presenters.

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UPCOMING SESSIONS

AUGUST 14, 2025 | 6-8pm

Effective and Efficient Donations Management

Often called “the disaster after the disaster” disaster donations management is critical to ensuring timely and efficient relief efforts during emergencies. This presentation explores the challenges and strategies associated with managing both in-kind and financial donations in disaster scenarios. Key topics include the coordination of resources, educating donors, and prevention of material convergence. Attendees will gain insights into optimizing effective donation management to better serve affected populations and improve disaster response outcomes.

Perron
Perron S. Goodyear, MA(DEM)
For 20+ years, Perron has been engaged in disaster and emergency management, with experience in public and private sectors as well as NGOs. In addition to founding Goodyear Emergency Management Consulting, Perron is a sessional instructor in the School of Public Safety, Emergency Management Division at the Justice Institute of British Columbia, and a Senior Policy Advisor at Public Safety Canada.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 | 6-8pm

The Future of Emergency Managers

The landscape of Emergency Management (EM) is changing with new emerging threats appearing almost daily. How does EM continue to grow, adapt and specialize in a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Complexity) world with the right education and skills for the current and future leaders of this profession? Where are we getting it right and what needs to change in how we define each pillar? The relationship between the EOC and field operations continues to be a gap and there needs to be a serious discussion on incident management systems that address the complex world we live in today.

JayShaw
Jay Shaw
Jay Shaw is the Deputy Chief of Safety, Emergency Management and Public Information with the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service. Shaw was responsible for developing the city’s Office of Emergency Management in 2017 and has led the City of Winnipeg through several major disasters and emergencies including the global COVID-19 pandemic. Jay is a graduate of Harvard University’s National Preparedness Leadership Initiative studying Crisis Leadership.

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Past Speakers

Frank-DeAngelis
Frank DeAngelis: Leadership Lessons from Columbine and Beyond
Frank DeAngelis, retired principal of Columbine High School, served as an educator for the Jeffco School District in Littleton Colorado, since 1979. A national-level speaker, Frank has addressed numerous professional and school audiences on the topic of recovery after a school-based tragedy. Frank received numerous awards and recognitions throughout his lifetime of service as an educator.
BonnieLewin
Bonnie Lewin: Reception Centre Responsibilities & Impact on Helpers
Bonnie has worked with The City of Calgary for 31 years in a variety of roles. CEMA provided her the opportunity to create a municipal ESS program and obtain an Associate Business Continuity Professional designation from the Disaster Recovery Institute. Bonnie was the Chair of the Emergency Social Services Network of Alberta and is the co-founder of the Social Work and Disaster Network. 

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