Poster Showcase

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.

To see last year’s list of poster participants, visit the 2024 page.

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

Competitive Division
- Graduate Student

Beyond the Call of Duty: A Systematic Review of First Responder Motivation Abstract
Dr. Abdullah Alhadhira, PH.D
Chair, Department of Operational Medicine
Competitive Division
- Academic
Cross Sectional Study Evaluating Healthcare Business Continuity in Saudi Arabia Abstract
Mr. Samuel Altenberger
NYU Langone Health
Senior Emergency Management Specialist
Non-Competitive Running Healthcare Emergency Communications Like a 911 Center: A Model for Communications Resiliency Abstract
Ms. Brianna Baez
New York University
Graduate Researcher
Competitive Division
- Graduate Student
Barriers and Facilitators to Disaster Preparedness in People with Disabilities Abstract
Mr. James Banaski, Jr., CEM
Emergency Management Training & Consulting, LLC.
CEO and Consultant
Competitive Division
- Practitioner
Apply Domestic Preparedness Principles in an International Setting Abstract
Mr. Jason Block, CEM
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordinator
Competitive Division
- Practitioner
Developing a Bureau-Level Incident Response Program: Lessons from the Ottawa Lake Diesel Spill Abstract
Dr. Curtis Brown, PH.D
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Emergency Medicine Physician
Non-Competitive Suicide in the Emergency Management Profession Abstract
Mr. William Brown
J Frank King, LLC
Manager Business Development
Competitive Division
- Graduate Student
Loud, Clear & Concise Communication for Effective Emergency Management Abstract
Mr. John Burke
Sandwich Fire Department
Fire Chief-EMDMr. John Burke
Non-Competitive US Civil Rights Act - EPCRA Hazardous Materials Planning Abstract
Brendan Calv
Millersville University CDRE
Student Worker
Competitive Division
- Undergraduate Student
Serious Games in Emergency Management: Training and Preparedness Abstract
Christopher Cecil
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Student
Competitive Division
- Undergraduate Student
Resilience Begins Within: Mental Wellness for Emergency Managers Abstract
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
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
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
Ms. Jessica Davis
Western Carolina University
StudentMs. Jessica Davis
Competitive Division
- Undergraduate Student
Systematic review of considerations and preparations for women and girls in disasters Abstract
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
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
Mr. Zachary Hamill, CEM
Sutter County Office of Emergency Management
Emergency Operations Manager
Non-Competitive This Wasn't A Test... And We Failed Abstract
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
Dr. Suzanne Horsley, PH.D
The University of Alabama
Associate Professor
Competitive Division
- Academic
The Intersection of Disaster Communication and Mental Health Abstract
Mr. Joshua Huber
National Weather Service
IT Team Lead
Non-Competitive The Future of Weather Data Delivery Abstract
Ms. Celia Jackson
Humane World for Animals
Program Manager, Disaster Response
Competitive Division
- Practitioner
Pet Shelters of the Future Abstract
Mrs. Trinity Johnson
Louisiana State University
Doctoral Candidate
Competitive Division
- Graduate Student
Weathering the Risks: How Risk Communication Shapes Preparedness for Extreme Weather in Louisiana Abstract
Mr. Eric Klitz
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
Ms. Daeun Kim
University of Delaware
Student
Competitive Division
- Undergraduate Student
Research to Practice: Drivers of Evacuation Behavior and Renter Vulnerability During Hurricanes Abstract
Dr. Chao Li, Ph.D
Public Meteorological Service Center
Natural Disaster ResearcherDr. Chao Linn
Competitive Division
- Academic
Enhancing Timeliness of EWS with new technology: case study Abstract
Ms. Katie Linn, CEM
Memorial Hermann Health System
System Emergency Management Planner
Competitive Division
- Practitioner
A Comprehensive Overhaul of Evacuation Preparedness and Training at Memorial Hermann Health System Abstract
Mr. Kyle Lopez, CEM, MPA
Adams County, Colorado -
Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
Emergency Management Coordinator
Non-Competitive Damage Assessment: Building and Sustaining a Viable Capability at the Local Level Abstract
Mrs. Taylor Maciag, MPA
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
Ms. Sofia Maimone
NYU Langone Health
Emergency Management Specialist
Competitive Division
- Practitioner
From Crisis to Comfort: Successfully Implementing a Hospital Family Reunification Center Abstract
Mr. Eric Marble, CEM
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Emergency Management Specialist
Competitive Division
- Practitioner
Itís Not Broken, Just Misunderstood: The Case for Retaining an All-Hazards Approach Abstract
Nicole Marks, CEM
University of Kentucky
Research Assistant
Competitive Division
- Graduate Student
And the creek donít rise: Disasters, Climate, and Resiliency in Appalachia Abstract
Mx. Alex Marmo
University of Oklahoma
Research Associate
Competitive Division
- Academic
When will severe weather hit my jurisdiction? Abstract
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
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
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
Dr. Edward McGinley, CEM, PH.D
Fort Worth Independent School District
Emergency Management Coordinator
Competitive Division
- Practitioner
Incident Command System Use in K12 Schools Crisis Management Abstract
Mrs. Elizabeth Meister
Institute for Public Policy Research & Analysis
Research Associate
Competitive Division
- Academic
Bridging the Gap: Investigating the Integration of Weather Information into Emergency Management Abstract
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
Oyeronke Ogunbayo, PH.D
University at Albany
PhD
Non-Competitive Developing a Property Resilience Framework for Flood Risk Management Abstract
Mr. Daniel Osborn
Marshall University
Student
Competitive Division
- Graduate Student
Perspectives On The Use Of Parametric Insurance For Disasters In The United States Abstract
Mr. Michael Prasad, CEM
Barton Dunant - Emergency Management Training and Consulting
Senior Research Analyst
Non-Competitive National Updates on Pediatric Feeding in Disasters Abstract
Mrs. Alyssa Ragan
University of Georgia
Community Engagement Manager
Competitive Division
- Academic
From the Ground Up: Empowering CHWs in Emergency Preparedness and Resilience Abstract
Ms. Najiba Rashid
Oregon State University Graduate
Research Assistant
Competitive Division
- Graduate Student
Impacts of Post-Disaster Debris Management on Coastal Communities: Hurricane Helene and Milton Abstract
Ms. Cassandra Richards
University of Delaware
Graduate Student
Non-Competitive Workshop on Disaster Research: Innovating for an Imagined Disaster Future. Abstract
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
Ms. Kathryn Romanchuk
NYU Langone Health
Emergency Management Fellow
Competitive Division
- Practitioner
Changing a Legacy of Ableism: Best Practices for Accessible Emergency Management Abstract
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
Ms. Jenny Schmitz
All Clear Emergency Management Group
Vice President
Competitive Division
- Practitioner
The Hotel2Hospital Project: A Solution for Medical Surge Abstract
Ms. Paige Scott
Millersville University CDRE
Student Worker
Competitive Division
- Undergraduate Student
Forecasting the Future- Takeaways from the 2024 Annual Conference Abstract
Ms. Amy Seward
Knox County EMA
Deputy Director
Non-Competitive Doing a lot with a Little in School Reunification Abstract
Prabin Sharma
University at Albany
Research Assistant
Competitive Division
- Graduate Student
Climate-Enhanced Social Vulnerability Assessment: Evidence from New York State Abstract
Mrs. Dawn Skaggs
World Institute on Disability
Chief Program Officer
Non-Competitive Addressing invisible and communication disabilities in disaster through research and training Abstract
Mr. Darrell Small, CEM
Prince George's County Office of Homeland Security
Emergency Management Specialist
Non-Competitive Crafting Community Resilience Profiles: Enhancing Safety and Reducing Vulnerability Abstract
Ms. Grace Smith
Millersville University CDRE
Student Worker
Competitive Division
- Undergraduate Student
Beyond the Textbook: Real-World Learning from the IAEM Annual Conference and EMEX 2024 Abstract
Cadet Logan Smith
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
STUDENT
Competitive Division
- Undergraduate Student
Developing Hands-on Industry Knowledge: A Student Internship at an EMA. Abstract
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
Ms. Sam Surber
School of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management,
Eastern Kentucky University
STUDENT
Competitive Division
- Graduate Student
Supply Chains in Crisis: Exploring Their Role in Emergency Management and Critical Infrastructure Abstract
Ms .Kinsley Trout
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
STUDENT
Competitive Division
- Undergraduate Student
Student Chapter Engagement Initiatives Abstract
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