Disaster Expert & Speaker: Jennifer Carlson Motivational Speaker from Boston, MA

Disaster Expert & Speaker: Jennifer Carlson Jennifer Carlson, Ph.D., CEM® is a well-known New England disaster/emergency management expert, facilitator, speaker, trainer, university faculty member, writing professional and author of "Exploring the Professionalization of Emergency [Disaster] Management" along with other works. Jennifer's speaking events and workshops are fun and engaging, aimed at encouraging others to prepare for disasters, while learning about how to plan, what the best preparedness kits of 2019 are, and more. Ms. Carlson is the CEO and founder of Disaster PlanEx. From the Disaster PlanEx website: "With more than 20 years of experience in disaster/emergency management our business aims to help individuals, families, community organizations, businesses and small groups of all types in New England plan for disasters. We offer basic emergency planning, exercises for those plans, event speaking on disaster-related topics, workshops related specifically to basic disaster planning, and exam proctoring for the AEM/CEM certifications with the International Association of Emergency Managers. See our services page for more details and customized services offered. Our passion for the field of disaster/emergency management and making communities safe makes us great at what we do. Our business was incorporated in 2019 by Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Carlson, Ph.D., CEM®, following more than 20 years of service with the American Red Cross (15 years in total) and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (over five years). Deployments to Hurricane Katrina, the Boston Marathon Bombing, wildfires in California and British Columbia, tornadoes in Georgia, and other incidents from local fires to floods, have informed our perspective and work. Every disaster is local. We are experienced with a strong desire to help address needs related to preparedness in our communities in New England. We believe passionately in supporting our community through the six traits of ethical character, honest values, and commitment to service by offering services on location as scheduled throughout New England. By providing the tools needed, and inspiration to move forward, Disaster PlanEx aims to make a difference for individuals, families and businesses in disaster/emergency preparedness. "Home first. Community next. Ready always." Jennifer's straightforward, easy-to-understand, and fun/engaging approach to the topics of disaster preparedness helps everyone to achieve reaching toward their personal and professional goals. We look forward to attending your next event!