About IAEMInternational Association of Emergency ManagersIAEM_07cc6b74-c96c-11e7-9b8a-58f2b56f01ffEmergency ManagersFeed the ChildrenThe Ambatovy ProjectKestrel GroupAuckland University of Technology (AUT)Massey UniversityNew ZealandBasrah Gas Company Emergency Response DepartmentNational Emergency Management AssociationCivil Contingencies Advisors LtdNational Fire Protection AssociationCrisis & Emergency Management Centre (CEMAC)Qatar Shell GTL Emergency Response TeamEmergency Management Academy of New ZealandSafety Centre EuropeEmergency Management Accreditation ProgramSingapore Civil Defense ForceFederal Emergency Management AgencyIAEM LeadershipThe International Association of Emergency Managers is governed by an international Board of Directors that includes representatives from each of the seven (8) IAEM Councils, plus one (1) additional Council representative per 500 members to a maximum of four (4) per Council. The seven (8) IAEM Councils include: IAEM-Asia, IAEM-Canada, IAEM-Europa, IAEM-International, IAEM-Latin America & Caribbean, IAEM-Oceania, IAEM-Students, and IAEM-USA.IAEM-Global Board of Directors 2016-2017Ellis M. Stanley, Sr.IAEM-Global Board Chair (second term); IAEM-USA Council Representative -- Managing Partner,Ellis Stanley Partners, LLC, Roswell, GAScott M. Milne, ESMIAEM-Global Professional Standards Director;IAEM-Oceania Council Representative;IAEM-Oceania Council President -- Response Manager-Emergency Management & Response,Australian Maritime Safety AuthorityGregory W. Solecki, CEM, CBCP, MCML, BAppBESIAEM-Canada Council Representative;IAEM-Canada President -- Emergency Management Leadership,Sandhurst Consulting,Calgary, ABVictor Bai, CEMIAEM-Global Finance Director;IAEM-Asia Council Representative;IAEM-Asia Council President -- Director, Vice President,BCEM Consulting, Inc., Shanghai, ChinaMarty Shaub, CEMIAEM-Global Communications Director; IAEM-USA Council Representative (second term); IAEM-USA Second Vice President -- Executive Director,Environmental Health & Safety and Emergency Management,University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UTEddie Hicks, CEMIAEM-USA Council Representative (first term); IAEM-USA Council Past President (2010-2011) -- Director, Morgan County Emergency Management Agency,Decatur, AL Bruce Lockwood, CEMIAEM-USA Council Representative (first term); IAEM-USA Council Past President (2013-2014) -- Acting Captain, Emergency Management,East Hartford, CTH.E. Khaled Al MansooriIAEM-International Council RepresentativeIAEM International Council President -- Head of Media, Emergency and Crisis Management, National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA),The Higher National Security Council,Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesIAEM-Europa PresidentopenRoberto Macchiavello, CA.IAEM Latin American & Caribbean Council RepresentativeIAEM-LAC President -- CEO - Agemer S.A., Av. Manquehue Norte 151, Of. 1007, Las CondesSantiago, PC 7560890, RM, ChileJudith Weshinskey-Price, ENP, RPLIAEM-Student Council Representative; IAEM-Global Student Council President Maki Fukami, Ph.D.Ex-Officio Board Member -- IAEM-Japan Council Representative; IAEM-Japan Council President -- Founder, President & CEO, International Institute of Global Resilience, Inc.,4800 Hampden Ln, #200, Bethesda, MD 20814Elizabeth B. Armstrong, MAM, CAEEx-Officio Board Member -- IAEM CEO, International Association of Emergency Managers, 201 Park Washington CourtFalls Church, Virginia 22046-4527IAEM StaffIAEM is served by an association management company in Falls Church, Virginia (info@iaem.com).Elizabeth B. Armstrong, MAM, CAE, QASMs. Armstrong is Chief Executive Officer of IAEM and manages governance issues as well as staff support to all association activities and operations. She is President of Association and Society Management International, Inc. (ASMI), the firm that serves IAEM.Clay D. Tyeryar, MAM, CAE, QASMr. Tyeryar is IAEM's Deputy Executive Director and EMEX Exhibit Director. He administers member service, provides Board/leadership support, and coordinates IAEM outreach with partner groups and international development.Sharon L. Kelly, QASMs. Kelly is IAEM's Executive Assistant, Meeting Registrar, Database Manager, and Certification Administrator. She maintains membership and dues records, takes care of administrative details for the certification program, handles correspondence, supervises conference registration, assists candidates with certification requirement inquiries, proctors and grades examinations, and supports the Certification Commission to ensure ongoing success. As the regional list administrator, Sharon handles updates of the listservs.Kate McClimans, IOM, QASMs. McClimans is a Program Manager and supports other IAEM staff team members with special projects including launching the online examination for the CEM® Program. She also supports the IAEM-Global Board activities.Dawn M. Shiley, MA, CAE, QASMs. Shiley is IAEM Communications & Marketing Manager and Scholarship Program Director. She also is the staff liaison for the Scholarship Commission, the Membership & Marketing Committee, and the Digital Engagement Committee. She is the face behind IAEM's social media.Karen ThompsonMs. Thompson is Editor of the IAEM Bulletin and Content Manager of the IAEM website. She is staff liaison for the IAEM-Global Awards & Recognition Work Group, the IAEM-Global Communications Work Group, the IAEM-Global Editorial Sub-Work Group, and the IAEM-USA Awards & Recognition Committee. She facilitates online elections, online surveys, the IAEM awards program, and special projects.Julie Husk, JD, QASMs. Husk is IAEM Program Manager, working with the Conference Committee, producing conference programs, and coordinating with speakers.Thad HuguleyMr. Huguley is IAEM-USA Government Affairs Director and staff liaison for the IAEM-USA Government Affairs Committee.Michelle Savoie, CMP, DES, QAS, CVEPMs. Savoie is IAEM's Meetings Manager and coordinates the conference facility and hotel arrangements. She assists with the annual meeting, registration, awards, and volunteers.Jennifer WalshMs. Walsh is EMEX Program and Exhibit Manager, handles EMEX exhibit booth space registration and sponsorships, and provides support to the IAEM-USA Board and committee matters.Chelsea FirthMs. Firth is the IAEM Think Tank producer and assists with the IAEM certification program and with IAEM webinars.Natalie RodriguezMs. Rodriguez is the Content Editor of the IAEM Dispatch Weekly e-Newsletter.Ian Weston, EMT-PMr. Weston coordinates IAEM's onsite conference personnel.That the International Association of Emergency Managers be recognized globally as the premier organization for emergency management._07cc6ca0-c96c-11e7-9b8a-58f2b56f01ffTo advance the emergency management profession_07cc6df4-c96c-11e7-9b8a-58f2b56f01ffComprehensivenessComprehensive -- emergency managers consider and take into account all hazards, all phases, all stakeholders and all impacts relevant to disasters.Progressivity2. Progressive -- emergency managers anticipate future disasters and take preventive and preparatory measures to build disaster-resistant and disaster-resilient communities.Risk Reduction3. Risk-Driven -- emergency managers use sound risk management principles (hazard identification, risk analysis, and impact analysis) in assigning priorities and resources.Integration4. Integrated -- emergency managers ensure unity of effort among all levels of government and all elements of a community.Collaboration5. Collaborative -- emergency managers create and sustain broad and sincererelationships among individuals and organizations to encourage trust, advocate a team atmosphere, build consensus, and facilitate communication.Coordination6. Coordinated -- emergency managers synchronize the activities of all relevantstakeholders to achieve a common purpose.Flexibility7. Flexible -- emergency managers use creative and innovative approaches in solving disaster challenges.Professionalism8. Professional -- emergency managers value a science and knowledge-based approach based on education, training, experience, ethical practice, public stewardship and continuous improvement.PrinciplesPromote the principles of emergency management._07cc6fa2-c96c-11e7-9b8a-58f2b56f01ff1_07cc709c-c96c-11e7-9b8a-58f2b56f01ffServiceServe our members._07cc7196-c96c-11e7-9b8a-58f2b56f01ff2InformationProvide information._07cc74c0-c96c-11e7-9b8a-58f2b56f01ff2.1NetworkingFoster networking._07cc75d8-c96c-11e7-9b8a-58f2b56f01ff2.2Professional DevelopmentProvide professional development opportunities._07cc76c8-c96c-11e7-9b8a-58f2b56f01ff2.32017-11-14https://www.iaem.com/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net