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Welcome to the ACP Northern California Chapter (formally known as the SF Bay Area Chapter). We have grown!
The Northern California Chapter of the Association of Continuity Professionals welcomes you!
ACP Northern California Chapter Update
The ACP Northern California Chapter has been quieter in recent months as the Board has focused on important organizational work, including transitioning our banking and strengthening the foundation needed for future programming. This intentional pause has allowed us to ensure the chapter is positioned for long‑term stability and success.
We are now turning our attention toward planning the next phase of chapter activities. Our aim is to reintroduce meaningful, high‑value programming that supports learning, professional connection, and the growth of the local supply chain community.
As this planning continues, we will share updates with members as new opportunities take shape. Our focus is on building a thoughtful, sustainable calendar of events rather than rushing to schedule activities before we are ready.
Thank you for your continued support of ACP Northern California. We look forward to reconnecting with you as we move into this next chapter.
If you received our recent email requesting program‑planning feedback, we encourage you to take a moment to reply — your input will directly help shape the future of our chapter.
ACP Northern California Chapter Board
Committee Opportunities for 2026
We invite members to serve on one of our chapter committees:
• Membership Committee
• Communications & Social Media Committee
• Programs Committee
• Program Outreach & Sponsorship Committee
To express interest, please contact us at sfacpchapter@gmail.com.
Recognizing Excellence: 2025 MVP
Congratulations to this year’s MVP Award recipient: Karen Lowham – Honored for exceptional dedication, stepping into expanded roles and supporting chapter continuity throughout 2025
Thank you, Karen, for your exceptional dedication and service!
Upcoming Chapter Events TBD 2026 Topic under development Past Chapter Events January 2026 Topic: Will We Need Business Continuity in an AI World? presented by James Green February 2026 NorCal Chapter 2026 New Year Networking Event (In-Person) April 2026 Enhance Your Cybersecurity and Ransomware Tabletop Exercises: Best Practices & Lessons Learned presented by Dr. Bernard Jones, MBCP |
Chapter Resources
Provided by Cal OES a PDF resource for Southern California Wildfires Resources for Californians impacted by Los Angeles Fires
Earning Continuing Education Units
There are a number of ways to earn continuing education units (CEUs) through ACP, which help you maintain your certifications. Some of the common ones include:
- Being a member of an organization dedicated to business continuity.
- Attending formal meetings.
- Speak or present at a conference, workshop, or seminar.
- Hold an elected or appointed leadership position in an organization.
Please refer to your certifying organizations for specific details about what counts as CEUs and how they should be counted.
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ACP National Resources
In addition to benefits from being part of the Northern California ACP Chapter, members also have access to resources at the national level.
Traveling outside the Bay Area? See if there is a chapter where you are headed: ACP Chapters
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Online Articles & Reports
Articles Submitted by Our Membership
Emerging Risks (published by AIRMIC & Marsh): This guide has a focus on emerging risks with an objective of providing support to the risk professional. The guide addresses the changing external and internal business context and the impact this has on business transformation and the speed of decision making and agility.
Rise of the Machines: Transforming Cybersecurity Strategy for the Age of IoT (published by Forescout): In this report, smart building is used as a case study of a network where legacy OT assets (such as programmable logic controllers), IT systems (such as workstations) and IoT devices (such as IP cameras and smart lights) share the same network
Industry Resources
Northern California
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The Northern California ACP Chapter serves the continuity professionals of the greater Bay Area. Our members come from both the private and public sectors and are involved with disciplines such as business continuity, emergency management, cybersecurity, physical security, and supply chain resiliency.
Our Chapter's Vision Statement: Northern California ACP Chapter - Leading Northern California organization providing opportunities for professionals to connect and grow through an innovative knowledge network to meet the resiliency demands of today and tomorrow.
CONNECT TO US
- Email: sfacpchapter@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: San Francisco
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lissette Carrillo |
Karen Lowham |
Treasurer Elizabeth Carter |
Secretary
Director of Membership, Communication & Outreach Ray Bonilla |
Director of Programs, Education, Prof Development & Program Outreach Kate Shimshock |
Nicole Lofgren |
Technology of Director
Membership Committee Lissette Carrillo Elizabeth Carter |
Programs Committee Lissette Carrillo Gisele Ngo Loga |
Communication & Social Media Committee Nicole Lofgren |
past events
2025
December 2025 Program: Blurring the Lines Between Resilience, Crisis Management, and Security
October 2025 Networking: Health Walk and Networking event at Salesforce Park
July 2025 Learning & Libations: Everything Tabletops and Functional Exercises
June 2025 Speaker topic: How Not to Conduct a Tabletop Exercise
May 2025 Member and guest Spring happy hour, networking, and health walk at San Francisco, Salesforce Park
April 2025 Speaker topic: Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities and their Implications for BCM
February 2025 Annual Chapter Updates, virtual networking
2024 December Annual membership luncheon and Warm Coat Donation Drive
2024 October Cyber Crime Trends from the Eyes of FBI and Impacts on Resiliency
2024 August Collaboration with SF Earthquake Alliance
2024 June Learning & Libations: Legal Pitfalls in Crisis Management
2024 May Learning & Libations: Saving time with AI (artificial intelligence)!
2024 April Learning & Libations: Disruptive Event Management membership discussion
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