Strategic Plan Key Pillars
The Three Pillars of AEMO—Educational Resources, Community Building, and Career Development—play a vital role in supporting its mission to empower aspiring emergency managers. Together, these pillars align with AEMO's mission to educate, mentor, and support future leaders in emergency management, ensuring a resilient and prepared workforce.
C.E.O. & Founder
AEMO's Visionary Leader Empowering the Next Generation of Emergency Managers
Brandi M. Hunter
Founder & CEO
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors Consists of Diverse Professionals - Dedicated to Serving Our Members
Vincent B. Davis
Chairperson
Communications Chair
Elyzabeth Estrada
Vice Chairperson
Savannah English
Board Secretary
Operations Chair
Mathews Athiyal
Board Treasurer
Finance Chair
Jordan Henry
Board Member
Governance Chair
Garry Briese
Board Member
Fundraising Chair
Dr. Kesley Richardson
Board Member
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Access (DEBIA) Chair
Rick Christ
Board Member
Courtland Ballou
Board Member
Advisory Board Members
Our Advisory Board Members guide AEMO's mission by offering strategic direction and mentorship to aspiring emergency managers. Their expertise shapes programs and resources that empower future leaders in the field.
Alison Buchanan
Advisory Board Member
Andrea Davis
Advisory Board Member
Anthony A. Frank
Advisory Board Member
Ginny Katz
Advisory Board Member
Tyler Peet
Advisory Board Member
Michele L. Turner
Advisory Board Member
Katy Wolf
Advisory Board Member
MK Youngblood
Advisory Board Member
Committee Members
Our Committee Members help drive AEMO’s mission forward by providing leadership, collaboration, and insight across key initiatives. Their diverse skills and dedication support the development of programs, partnerships, and resources that uplift aspiring emergency managers and strengthen community resilience.
Tiffany Doria
Operations
Sammy Friedman
Communications
Smriti Sijapati
Fundraising
