Poster Presentation Session on Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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 18, 2025. Posters will be displayed in the Foyer of the Kentucky International Convention 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.
| 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 ToolSilver Recognition | Abstract Poster Video |
| Mr. Bikash Adhikari University of Central Florida | Competitive Division | Beyond the Call of Duty: A Systematic Review of First Responder MotivationSilver Recognition | 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 ArabiaBronze Recognition | 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 SpillSilver Recognition | 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 PreparednessSilver Recognition | Abstract Poster Video |
| Christopher Cecil Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Competitive Division - Undergraduate Student | Resilience Begins Within: Mental Wellness for Emergency ManagersSilver Recognition | 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 ResilienceBronze Recognition | Abstract PosterVideo |
| Mr. Christian Cunnie Suffolk University Director of Emergency Management | Competitive Division - Practitioner | Beyond the Basics: The Role of Strategic Advocacy in Advancing Emergency ManagementGold Recognition | Abstract PosterVideo |
| 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 CommunitiesBronze Recognition | Abstract Poster Video |
| Dr. Roni Fraser PH.DÂ Â Â Arizona State University Assistant Professor | Competitive Division - Academic | After the Storm: Challenges in Infant Care, Healthcare Access, and Housing after Hurricane HeleneSilver Recognition | Abstract PosterVideo |
| 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 FailedBronze Recognition | 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.Bronze Recognition | Abstract Poster Video |
| Dr. Suzanne Horsley, PH. D The University of Alabama Associate Professor | Competitive Division - Academic | The Intersection of Disaster Communication and Mental HealthSilver Recognition | 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 HurricanesBronze Recognition | Abstract PosterVideo |
| 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 SystemSilver Recognition | 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 CenterBronze Recognition | Abstract Poster Video |
| Mr. Eric Marble, CEM Centers for Disease Control and Prevention EM Specialist | Competitive Division - Practitioner | ItÃs Not Broken, Just Misunderstood: The Case for Retaining an All-Hazards ApproachGold Recognition | Abstract PosterVideo |
| Nicole Marks, CEM University of Kentucky Research Assistant | Competitive Division - Graduate Student | And the creek donÃt rise: Disasters, Climate, and Resiliency in AppalachiaGold Recognition | Abstract Poster Video |
| Mx. Alex Marmo University of Oklahoma Research Associate | Competitive Division - Academic | When will severe weather hit my jurisdiction?Gold Recognition | 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 TeamsSilver Recognition | 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.Silver Recognition | Abstract PosterVideo |
| Prof. Kelli McCarthy, CEM University of Georgia Clinical Assistant Professor | Competitive Division - Academic | Building Real-World Skills: Insights from the DMAN 7200 Skills Day ExerciseGold Recognition | Abstract Poster Video |
| Mrs. Elizabeth Meister &Â Â Sam Stormer Institute for Public Policy Research & Analysis Research Associate | Competitive Division - Academic | Bridging the Gap: Investigating the Integration of Weather Information into Emergency ManagementSilver Recognition | Abstract PosterVideo |
| 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 ResilienceGold Recognition | 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 CycleBronze Recognition | 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 TechniquesBronze Recognition | Abstract Poster Video |
| Ms. Jenny Schmitz All Clear Emergency Management Group Vice President Dr. Jason Persoff was the oral presente | Competitive Division - Practitioner | The Hotel2Hospital Project: A Solution for Medical SurgeSilver Recognition | Abstract Poster Video |
| Ms. Paige Scott Millersville University CDRE | Competitive Division - Undergraduate Student | Forecasting the Future- Takeaways from the 2024 Annual ConferenceBronze Recognition | 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 StateBronze Recognition | 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.Bronze Recognition | 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 ManagementSilver Recognition | Abstract Poster Video |
| Ms. Kinsley Trout Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Competitive Division - Undergraduate Student | Student Chapter Engagement InitiativesSilver Recognition | 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 |