"Hello, fellow members of the ACP! I’m humbled and honored to be part of the ACP Member Spotlight! I serve on our national board as the chair of our newly created Special Interest Group (SIG) initiative. Our SIGs will focus on three industries during 2024: Early Careerists, Healthcare, and Finance/Banking. Forming SIGs facilitates focused collaboration and engagement around areas critical to our industry and the ACP. Please join me on this vital mission, and don’t hesitate to contact me directly if you want to learn more about this initiative and participate in some exciting work! I am also a card-carrying “pracademic” (academic, practitioner, and researcher), constantly diving into topics of interest, including emotional intelligence, business continuity metrics, and racial and ethnic disparities in emergency management. Reach out anytime, and let’s chat!

There is so much to say when asked what the ACP has meant to me over the years. No other professional organization devoted to business continuity demonstrates a true passion for networking, promotes professional development, and actively encourages member engagement. We have no rivals in these areas! For nearly 25 years, I have had the pleasure to serve as a member, chapter leader, and national board member, and I am just as excited today as I was when I joined in 2005. The ACP continues to promote a community of like-minded practitioners, educators, and researchers eager to share knowledge and push us forward as an industry. The ACP has significantly impacted my professional and personal life through all the evolved connections and friendships I have built and nurtured. I take pride in serving as a national board member and am excited about our trajectory as we continue to promote resilience and business continuity best practices in 2024 and beyond!"