Presenters

Jeff Gill
works with Emergency Response Management Consulting, where he specializes in developing emergency response management systems for government, nongovernment, and industry organizations. More»
Abstract - Activation to Demobilization: Evacuation of Residents from Northern Saskatchewan

Ken Thompson
is the Field Manager – Barnett Shale for Chesapeake Energy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Prior to his role with Chesapeake Energy, Ken served as Director of External Affairs for the Oklahoma City National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism, where he was responsible for education, outreach and assisting the Institute in its mission to prevent and deter terrorism or mitigate its effects.  More»
Abstract - The Oklahoma City Bombing: Lessons Learned from a Family Members’ Perspective

M.S.M. Fasly
is a dynamic young consultant who brings an enthusiastic approach to the practical application of disaster management principles and practices, providing disaster management consultation to enhance the ability of both the public and government agencies and non-governmental institutions to cope with disasters. More»
Abstract - Lessons Learned from Post-Tsunami Sheltering Programs: Sri Lankan Experience

Nigel Penfold
is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 30 years of worldwide experience in infrastructure development and post disaster reconstruction projects. He is a Board Director with WSP International Management Consulting Ltd of the United Kingdom. More»
Abstract - Project Management and Implementation: A Comprehensive Shelter Program

Mr. Pitambar Aryal
an MPH from the Royal Tropical Institute in the Netherlands, is the current Director of Disaster Management Department of Nepal Red Cross Society. More»
Abstract - 2008 Koshi Flood: Role of Nepal Red Cross

Sohel Khan
has around 20 years of program development and implementation experience in the areas of disaster risk reduction and post disaster recovery, emergency response, risk and vulnerability analysis and community capacity building and livelihood improvement, climate change adaptation in conflict and high risk countries. More»
Abstract - Disaster Risk Reduction Integration into Post Disaster Programs

Susan Gilbert
is an emergency management consultant who works with the private sector as well as municipal and provincial governments to prepare staff and ready business operations for emergencies and disasters. More»
Abstract - Planning Collaboratively with At-Risk Populations

Wilson Mondal
is currently working for the Canadian Red Cross in Haiti as Field Manager. More»
Abstract - Community Driven Construction in Post-Tsunami Recovery Programs

Bill Lawlor and Louise Geoffrion
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Abstract - Managing Shelters and Reception Centres: Planning Ahead – Bill Lawlor and Louise Geoffrion

Gurvinder Singh
has been involved with advancing the prevention of violence against children for over a decade. More»
Abstract - Preventing violence in shelter situations

Gohar Ali Shah, Pakistan Red Crescent
Gohar Ali Shah has over 14 years of professional experience in engineering management of infrastructures and area development projects. More»
Abstract - Shelter Management – Community Engagement and Participation

Yang Huixin
is currently the Deputy Director, External Liaison Department at the Chinese Red Cross Society. More»
Abstract - Coordination between non-profit organization and host government

Dr. Jaslin Salmon
was born in Jamaica and educated in the United States in the field of sociology, holding a BA from Olivet Nazarene University, MA from Ball State University in Indiana and PhD from the University of Illinois. More»