• Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 15 - Staff Sergeant Alicia McCracken
    Jul 2 2025

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    Staff Sergeant Alicia McCracken stands out as a remarkable police leader, known for her unwavering dedication and innovative approach to law enforcement. As a 14-year member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), she has held a variety of roles in emergency management, training, peer support, and leadership. Staff Sergeant McCracken believes that every person can be an agent of change, which inspired her to join the policing profession.

    In her current role as a leader in the Emergency Management Unit, Staff Sergeant McCracken is directing the organizational implementation of disaster management software. She is also the lead organizational Incident Management System (IMS) instructor. S/Sgt. McCracken additionally works as a recruitment ambassador and a mindfulness instructor, and she supports OPP programs that foster peer support, belonging, and female leadership.

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    40 mins
  • Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 14 - Wren Baumgartel BSBA, EMT-B
    Jun 5 2025

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    Families in need in emergency situations often have difficulty understanding what resources are available, how they can be obtained, and where they can be obtained. In today’s episode, Wren Baumgartel BSBA, EMT-B discusses her work in South Texas, breaking down the barriers of Emergency Services speak for everyday people in her communities who are seeking help in emergencies.

    Emergency Momagement | Family Disaster Plans

    https://www.emergencymomagement.com/

    Emergency Momagement is the go to for community education on disaster preparedness and emergency evacuation plan for families. Resources for everyone including those with lactation, disability, and/or pet needs during emergency situations. Know your rights as a disaster victim and evacuee.

    Emergency Momagement Social Media

    • Emergency Momagement | Facebook
    • Wren, BS, EMT-B (@emergencymomagement) • Instagram photos and videos


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    45 mins
  • Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 13 - Cathy McGrath
    May 28 2025

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    Cathy McGrath, Emergency Management Coordinator, Niagara West Fire & Emergency Services, joins Laura to discuss the Emergency Management life, and the upcoming Building Linkages in EM Symposium in St. Catharines, June 3 - 4, 2025.

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    38 mins
  • Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 12 - Sharon Bak
    May 15 2025

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    Sharon Bak BA, RSSW of Bak Emergency Management joins Laura for an insightful discussion about leadership and mental health advocacy in Emergency Management.

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    49 mins
  • Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 11 - Michelle Papas
    May 8 2025

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    Senior Business Continuity & Crisis Management Advisor Michelle Papas joins Laura for an engaging interview about Emergency Management, work/life balance, and the importance of mentorship in the world of EM.

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    46 mins
  • Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 10 - Stephanie DeLorenzo
    Apr 15 2025

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    Emergency Manager, Career Advisor & Resume Expert, and Author Stephanie DeLorenzo joins Laura James for this today's podcast.


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    38 mins
  • Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 9 - Suzanne Bernier
    Apr 11 2025

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    In what is bound to become one of our favorite episodes: award-winning resiliency and crisis management specialist, speaker, instructor, and author of Disaster Heroes, Suzanne Bernier visits the podcast.

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    40 mins
  • Resilient HERoes Podcast - Episode 8 - Sarah Flores
    Mar 4 2025

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    In today's Resilient HERoes episode Laura interviews Sarah Flores, Emergency Services Coordinator, Public Safety for the City of Malibu, California.

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    42 mins