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November 11, 2026 – Todd DeVoe, CEM, was sworn in as the 2026-2027 president of the USA Council of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM-USA) at the IAEM-USA Annual Conference & EMEX in Long Beach, California. Other sworn officers included IAEM-USA First Vice President Mary Jo Flynn-Nevins, CEM; IAEM-USA Second Vice President Walter English, III, CEM; and IAEM-USA Secretary Drew Pearson, CEM. Regional presidents sworn in are: Michael Prasad, CEM (IAEM-USA Region 2), David Donelly, CEM (IAEM-USA Region 4), CDR Joseph Leonard, CEM (IAEM-USA Region 6), Lori Hodges, CEM (IAEM-USA Region 8), and Anne Lesage, CEM (IAEM-USA Region 10).

Upon taking office, Mr. DeVoe said, “IAEM has always been about its members. This year, we will build on that commitment by bringing IAEM to where our members are; through meaningful programs, stronger advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to being the voice of emergency management.”

Mr. DeVoe is a nationally recognized leader, educator, and advocate in emergency management. He serves as the emergency management program coordinator for the City of Inglewood, California. His career spans military service, public safety, municipal emergency management, and higher education, bringing both hands-on experience and academic insight to every conversation.

Todd holds two master’s degrees, one in Public Administration and another in Emergency Management, and is a graduate of FEMA’s National Emergency Management Executive Academy. His doctoral research examines federalism and intergovernmental relations in emergency management policy. He has authored numerous white papers and co-authored Campus Crisis Management: A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners. His work centers on crisis leadership, resilience, and advancing the profession through education, policy, and innovation.

For an official copy of this press release, please contact Dawn Shiley, CAE.

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