s Transnational Assemblages & Crisis Communication NOVEMBER 2024
s AI in Action: Enhancing Public Safety in Communities FEBRUARY 2025 Speaker: Adam Montella, MPA, CMP, CHS-V, Executive Vice President, SummitET Adam Montella discussed the expanding role of artificial intelligence in emergency management. He addressed how machine learning, predictive analytics and automation are transforming response operations, while also highlighting ethical and regulatory concerns. Montella emphasized the importance of balancing technological innovation with human oversight to ensure both efficiency and public trust in safety systems. s Community Mobilization and Active Citizenship MARCH 2025 Speaker: Seth Konadu Awuah, Ghanian Aviation Professional, Youth Activist and Founding Member, COAS Worldwide Philanthropic Council Seth Konadu Awuah led an inspiring session on resilience, global citizenship and the power of purpose- driven leadership in aviation. As founder of Young Aviators Ghana, he has engaged over 30,000 students in aerospace career development. Awuah’s discussion emphasized youth empowerment, civic responsibility and the role of education in building resilience. He also highlighted his upcoming participation in the Nobel Peace Prize Forum in Oslo. s Operational Risk & Resiliency in Financial Services APRIL 2025 Speakers: Michael Ivie and Emily Gamlin, Eclipse Consulting Group Michael Ivie and Emily Gamlin examined how financial institutions manage risk in a dynamic regulatory and technological environment. They covered key topics such as business continuity, information and communication technology (ICT) systems, cybersecurity and compliance structures. Drawing on their consulting expertise, they shared regulatory best practices designed to ensure stability during operational disruptions, emphasizing integrated, proactive approaches to enterprise risk management across the financial sector.
Speaker: Dr. Sweta Baniya, Assistant Professor of Rhetoric, Professional and Technical Writing, Virginia Tech Dr. Sweta Baniya examined crisis communication through a decolonial, justice-centered lens. Her research focused on local coalitions’ responses to disaster in marginalized communities, drawing on case studies from Nepal and Puerto Rico. She introduced the “transnational assemblages” framework, which emphasizes the importance of centering local knowledge, equity and rhetorical agency in disaster recovery practices, urging scholars and practitioners to prioritize those most affected by crises. s Resilient Florida — Strategies and Instruments DECEMBER 2024 Speaker: Dr. Wesley Brooks, Chief Resilience Officer, Florida Statewide Office of Resilience Dr. Wesley Brooks discussed key policy tools used to enhance Florida’s environmental and infrastructural resilience. He provided updates on agency coordination, flood mitigation strategies and statewide recovery planning. Drawing on his background in ecological science and leadership in coastal restoration, Dr. Brooks outlined a practical approach to navigating climate risks across Florida’s urban and natural systems. s Communication Theory in Survivor- Centered Advocacy JANUARY 2025 Speakers: Dr. Iuliia Hoban, Dr. Alex Rister and Maya Adkins This session highlighted interdisciplinary research funded by the Embry-Riddle 2024–2025 FIRST grant, exploring how the Communication Theory of Resilience (CTR) can improve communication strategies in survivor-centered, anti-human trafficking organizations. Dr. Iuliia Hoban, Program Chair for the M.S. in Human Security and Resilience; Dr. Alex Rister, Program Chair for the B.S. in Communication; and Maya Adkins, an undergraduate Homeland Security student, shared practical insights from a research project on the intersection of communication, human security and resilience. They demonstrated how CTR provides applied solutions to strengthen organizational resilience and enhance survivor-focused messaging in the anti-trafficking mission.
SCAN HERE TO WATCH
2024 - 2025 Annual Report | 5 2024 - 2025 Annual Report |
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online