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Mission Statement
"To empower and equip aspiring emergency management professionals through accessible, high-quality education, community support, and career development opportunities, fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving global landscape."
Vision Statement
"To be the premier online platform for aspiring emergency managers, recognized globally for cultivating a diverse, skilled, and resilient workforce capable of leading and innovating in the face of complex emergencies and disasters."
AEMO History
Aspiring Emergency Managers Online (AEMO) was founded by Brandi M. Hunter in June 2020 as an online group on LinkedIn. The group was conceived out the idea that those seeking to enter the Emergency Management profession, as well as experienced mid-career and late-career individuals could find better ways to support one another in their pursuit of education, training, and job search. Since its inception, the AEMO community has grown to over 4,500 members.
In late 2023, the organization pivoted to expand its reach based on feedback from its online members. The organization began working on a plan to re-launch AEMO as 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
By mid-2024, AEMO announced its official non-profit status. Today, AEMO continues to work toward its mission to empower aspiring emergency managers through education, mentorship, and career development, fostering a resilient and prepared community of professionals.
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.
2024 - 2027 Strategic Plan
AEMO's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan focuses on empowering aspiring emergency managers through innovative education, mentorship, and professional development initiatives. By fostering inclusivity, enhancing accessibility to resources, and building strategic partnerships, the plan aims to strengthen the future of the emergency management field.
Our Board Members
AEMO is led by a volunteer board of emerging and experienced professionals dedicated to supporting the next generation of emergency managers. Our leadership reflects a range of disciplines, identities, and lived experiences from across the emergency management field.
Founder & CEO:
Brandi M. Hunter
Board Officers:
Chairperson - Vincent B. Davis
Vice Chairperson - Elyzabeth Estrada
Secretary - Savannah English
Treasurer - Mathews Athiyal
Board of Directors
Jordan Henry
Dr. Kesley Richardson
Garry Briese
Courtland Ballou
Rick Christ
Board Advisors
Ginny Katz
MK Youngblood
Katy Wolf
Michele L. Turner
Tyler Peet
Andrea B. Davis
Alison Buchanan (Canada Rep.)
Committees:
Governance
Membership
Fundraising
Diverstiy, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Accessibility (DEIBA)
Communications
Finance
Operations
Subcommittee:
Mentorship
501(c)(3)
Aspiring Emergency Managers Online is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law, tax identification number 92-1506457.
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