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Poster Showcase

IAEM Annual Conference Archive IAEM 2025 Annual Conference Poster Showcase

Poster Presentation Session on Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Come view your peers research, practice or general findings and expand your knowledge of the emergency management field during the morning program break on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Posters will be displayed in the foyer of the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. Participants will be standing by their posters available to discuss their research and answer questions.

PLUS, many of our IAEM-USA Caucuses, Committees and Regions will have posters showcasing their work over the past year. Learn how to get involved and expand your career in areas of interest to you.

To see last year’s list of poster participants, visit the 2025 page.

The Call for Speakers for the Poster Showcase will open on Monday, March 9, 2026 and close on Friday, April 10, 2026.

Mr. Samuel Adams
University of Rhode Island Public Safety
EM Director		 Competitive Division
- Graduate Student		 Practice as You Play: Using HSEEP Exercises to Evaluate a Storm Decision Support Tool Abstract
Poster
Video
Mr. Bikash Adhikari
University of Central Florida

Competitive Division
- Graduate Student

 Beyond the Call of Duty: A Systematic Review of First Responder Motivation Abstract
Poster
Video
Dr. Abdullah Alhadhira, PH.D
Chair, Department of Operational Medicine		 Competitive Division
- Academic		 Cross Sectional Study Evaluating Healthcare Business Continuity in Saudi Arabia Abstract
Poster
 
Mr. Jason Block, CEM
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency Prep and Response Coordinator		 Competitive Division
- Practitioner		 Developing a Bureau-Level Incident Response Program: Lessons from the Ottawa Lake Diesel Spill Abstract
Poster
Video
Dr. Curtis Brown, PH.D
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Emergency Medicine Physician		 Non-Competitive Suicide in the Emergency Management Profession Abstract
Poster
Video
Westin Boyd
Department of Meteorology & Atmospheric Science,
Pennsylvania State University		 Non-Competitive
- Undergraduate Student		 Developing An Artificial Intelligence–Based Forecast Model for HurricaneInduced Power Outages Abstract
Poster
Video
Brendan Calv
Millersville University CDRE		 Competitive Division
- Undergraduate Student		 Serious Games in Emergency Management: Training and Preparedness

Abstract
Poster
Video
Christopher Cecil
Massachusetts Maritime Academy		 Competitive Division
- Undergraduate Student		 Resilience Begins Within: Mental Wellness for Emergency Managers Abstract
Poster
Video
Ms. Taylor Conti
North Central Texas Council of Governments
Emergency Preparedness Program Assistant II		 Competitive Division
- Practitioner		 Enhancing North Central Texas Regional Community Resilience Abstract
Poster
Video
Mr. Christian Cunnie
Suffolk University
Director of Emergency Management		 Competitive Division
- Practitioner		 Beyond the Basics: The Role of Strategic Advocacy in Advancing Emergency Management Abstract
Poster
Video
Ms. Yvonne Dadson, MPA
University at Albany - State University of New York
Graduate Research Assistant		 Competitive Division
- Graduate Student		 Bridging Barriers: Advocating for Inclusive Disaster Management for Immigrant Communities Abstract
Poster
Video
Dr. Roni Fraser
PH.D    Arizona State University
Assistant Professor		 Competitive Division
- Academic		 After the Storm: Challenges in Infant Care, Healthcare Access, and Housing after Hurricane Helene Abstract
Poster
Video
Dan Goodrich, MPA, CEM, MEP, CSP
Senior Transportation Security Scientist/ Instructor
San Jose State University		 Non-Competitive Sand Table Exercises for Emergency Management Personnel Abstract
Poster
Video
Dr. Sean Graham, PH. D, AEM
State of Georgia Department of Public Health
Deputy Director		 Competitive Division
- Practitioner		 Meta-Analysis: The Psychological Effects of Evacuations During Disasters Abstract
Poster
Video
Mr. Zachary Hamill, CEM
Sutter County Office of Emergency Management
Emergency Operations Manager		 Competitive Division - Practitioner This Wasn't A Test... And We Failed Abstract
Poster
Video
Mrs. Renata Hawks
Southwest Community Health Center.
Director Revenue of Cycle and Patient Access / Assistant Emergency Manager		 Competitive Division
- Practitioner		 A Resiliency Scorecard for Ambulatory Health Centers. Abstract
Poster
Video
Dr. Suzanne Horsley, PH. D
The University of Alabama
Associate Professor		 Competitive Division
- Academic		 The Intersection of Disaster Communication and Mental Health Abstract
Poster
Video
Mr. Clinton Kiltz
New Mexico Department of Health - Bureau of Health Emergency Management
Training and Exercise Manager		 Non-Competitive Importance of Incorporation of Mass Care into Active Shooter Training and Exercises Abstract
Poster
Video
Ms. Daeun Kim
University of Delaware		 Competitive Division
- Undergraduate Student		 Research to Practice: Drivers of Evacuation Behavior and Renter Vulnerability During Hurricanes Abstract
Poster
Video
Ms. Katie Linn, CEM
Memorial Hermann Health System
EM Planner		 Competitive Division
- Practitioner		 A Comprehensive Overhaul of Evacuation Preparedness and Training at Memorial Hermann Health System

Abstract
Poster
Video
Mr. Kyle Lopez, CEM, MPA
Adams County, Colorado -
Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
EM Coordinator		 Non-Competitive Damage Assessment: Building and Sustaining a Viable Capability at the Local Level

Abstract
Poster
Video
Mrs. Taylor Maciag
Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations
Research Associate		 Non-Competitive Tornado Tales: Share Your Story Version 1.0 Results Abstract
Poster
Video
Ms. Sofia Maimone
NYU Langone Health
EM Specialist		 Competitive Division
- Practitioner		 From Crisis to Comfort: Successfully Implementing a Hospital Family Reunification Center

Abstract
Poster
Video

Mr. Eric Marble, CEM
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
EM Specialist		 Competitive Division
- Practitioner		 Itís Not Broken, Just Misunderstood: The Case for Retaining an All-Hazards Approach Abstract
Poster
Video
Nicole Marks, CEM
University of Kentucky
Research Assistant		 Competitive Division
- Graduate Student		 And the creek donít rise: Disasters, Climate, and Resiliency in Appalachia Abstract
Poster
Video
Mx. Alex Marmo
University of Oklahoma
Research Associate		 Competitive Division
- Academic		 When will severe weather hit my jurisdiction? Abstract
Poster
Video
Dr. Elizabeth Marold, PH.D.
University of Oklahoma
Research Scientist.		 Competitive Division
- Academic		 EM Insider Knowledge about the National Weather Service to Strengthen Integrated Warning Teams Abstract
Poster
Video
Mrs. Theresa Martin
National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation
Chief Geospatial Information Officer		 Competitive Division
- Practitioner		 Crowdsourced Geospatial Data during Disasters: How it is Improving Response & Recovery Today. Abstract
Poster
Video
Prof. Kelli McCarthy, CEM
University of Georgia
Clinical Assistant Professor		 Competitive Division
- Academic		 Building Real-World Skills: Insights from the DMAN 7200 Skills Day Exercise Abstract
Poster
Video
Mrs. Elizabeth Meister &  Sam Stormer
Institute for Public Policy Research & Analysis
Research Associate		 Competitive Division
- Academic		 Bridging the Gap: Investigating the Integration of Weather Information into Emergency Management Abstract
Poster
Video
Dr. Melissa Morgan, PH.D
University of Kentucky M-G College of Agriculture Food and Environment
Associate Professor		 Non-Competitive LADDER: A Low-Tech Game-Based Exercise to Strengthen Community Disaster Preparedness for Animals Abstract
Poster
Video
Oyeronke Ogunbayo, PH. D
University at Albany		 Non-Competitive Developing a Property Resilience Framework for Flood Risk Management

Abstract
Poster
Video
Mr. Michael Prasad, CEM
Barton Dunant - Emergency Management Training and Consulting
Senior Research Analyst		 Non-Competitive National Updates on Pediatric Feeding in Disasters

Abstract
Poster
Video
Mrs. Alyssa Ragan
University of Georgia
Community Engagement Manager		 Competitive Division
- Academic		 From the Ground Up: Empowering CHWs in Emergency Preparedness and Resilience

Abstract
Poster
Video

Ms. Cassandra Richards
University of Delaware
Graduate Student		 Non-Competitive Workshop on Disaster Research: Innovating for an Imagined Disaster Future. Abstract
Poster
Video
Ms. Sandy Rizk
Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Team Lead,
Office of Emergency Management & Continuity		 Competitive Division
- Academic		 Drills’ After-Action Reports analysis in relation to Emergency Management Cycle

Abstract
Poster
Video
Dr. Christin Salley, PH.D
Virginia Tech
Research Assistant Professor		 Competitive Division
- Academic		 Mental Health Support for Emergency Telecommunicators: A Comparative Analysis of of AI Techniques Abstract
Poster
Video
Ms. Jenny Schmitz
All Clear Emergency Management Group
Vice President		 Competitive Division
- Practitioner		 The Hotel2Hospital Project: A Solution for Medical Surge Abstract
Poster
Video
Ms. Paige Scott
Millersville University CDRE		 Competitive Division
- Undergraduate Student		 Forecasting the Future- Takeaways from the 2024 Annual Conference Abstract
Poster
Video
Ms. Amy Seward
Knox County EMA
Deputy Director		 Non-Competitive Doing a lot with a Little in School Reunification Abstract
Poster
Video
Prabin Sharma
University at Albany
Research Assistant		 Competitive Division
- Graduate Student		 Climate-Enhanced Social Vulnerability Assessment: Evidence from New York State Abstract
Poster
Video
Mrs. Dawn Skaggs
World Institute on Disability
Chief Program Officer		 Non-Competitive Addressing invisible and communication disabilities in disaster through research and training Abstract
Poster
Video
Ms. Grace Smith
Millersville University CDRE		 Competitive Division
- Undergraduate Student		 Beyond the Textbook: Real-World Learning from the IAEM Annual Conference and EMEX 2024 Abstract
Poster
Video
Cadet Logan Smith
Massachusetts Maritime Academy		 Competitive Division
- Undergraduate Student		 Developing Hands-on Industry Knowledge: A Student Internship at an EMA. Abstract
Poster
Video
Ms. Chelsea St George
Mass General Brigham
Senior Program Manager Emergency Preparedness		 Competitive Division
- Practitioner		 Post-Acute and Specialty Care Settings: An Untapped Resource in Healthcare Emergency Management Abstract
Poster
Video
Ms. Kinsley Trout
Massachusetts Maritime Academy		 Competitive Division
- Undergraduate Student		 Student Chapter Engagement Initiatives Abstract
Poster
Video

IAEM-USA CAUCUS/COMMITTEE/REGION POSTERS

IAEM-USA Region 1 David M. Muse, Jr., MPA, CEM Poster
IAEM-USA Region 2 Michael D. Prasad, CEM Poster
Video
IAEM-USA Region 3  Sara Ruch, CEM, CFM, MS Poster
IAEM-USA Region 5 Allison Farole, MPA, CEM Poster
IAEM-USA Region 9 President Jon Shear, CEM Poster
IAEM-USA Awards & Recognition Committee Lanita A. Lloyd, CEM, Chai Poster
IAEM Ambassador Program    Andrew McGuire, CEM, Lead of Working Group Poster
IAEM-USA Children and Disaster Caucus         Brigitte Glines, CEM Poster
IAEM-USA Conference Committee Duane Hagelgans, Chair Poster
IAEM-USA Certification Commission Toni Hauser, CEM. Poster
IAEM-USA Emerging Professionals Caucus Dan Simon, CEM Poster
IAEM-USA Healthcare Caucus  Kristen N. Kolleda, CEM Poster
IAEM-USA K-12 Education Caucus Jon Bodie, CEM, TEM, Chair Poster
IAEM-USA Community & Member Engagement Committee Zach Stanford Poster
IAEM-USA- OneHealth-Caucus Jason Block, CEM Poster
IAEM Scholarship Commission    Barb Russo, CEM, Chair Poster
IAEM-USA Tribal Affairs Caucus Angie Ramos, Chair Poster
IAEM-USA Uniformed Services Caucus Gloria Walski, CEM, Chair Poster
IAEM-USA Weather Caucus Robert Dale, CEM Poster

 

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