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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 EM 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	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 EM 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 EM 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 Prep 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-EMD	Non-Competitive	US Civil Rights Act - EPCRA Hazardous Materials Planning	Abstract
Brendan Calv Millersville University CDRE	Competitive Division - Undergraduate Student	Serious Games in Emergency Management: Training and Preparedness	Abstract
Christopher Cecil Massachusetts Maritime Academy	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	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
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
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	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	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 Researcher	Competitive Division - Academic	Enhancing Timeliness of EWS with new technology: case study	Abstract
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
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
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 EM 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 EM 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	Non-Competitive	Developing a Property Resilience Framework for Flood Risk Management	Abstract
Mr. Daniel Osborn Marshall University	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	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	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	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	Competitive Division - Graduate Student	Supply Chains in Crisis: Exploring Their Role in Emergency Management and Critical Infrastructure	Abstract
Ms. Kinsley Trout Massachusetts Maritime Academy	Competitive Division - Undergraduate Student	Student Chapter Engagement Initiatives	Abstract

Poster Showcase

Poster Presentation Session on Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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