Practical Applications of AI for Emergency Management
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere right now. What does that mean for you though? How can you identify it, use it appropriate, and combat it when it’s used against you or your incident.
This session will cover the current state of AI, how it is currently being used, and how emergency management professionals can harness its power for good!
Sarah Miller
Sarah Miller is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) who has worked as an emergency management professional in the Seattle area since 2006. She is currently an Assistant Professor and Department Chair of Emergency Management at Pierce College in Washington. Sarah has worked in public service and public safety for more than 30 years, with a heavy emphasis on technology.
Sarah is active in the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), currently serving as a CEM Commissioner. She is past-President of Region 10 and past-Chair of the Emerging Technology Caucus.
She holds a Master of Public Administration degree in Emergency Management, is a graduate of the National Emergency Management Basic, Advanced, and Executive Academies, and is currently finishing a PhD in Emergency and Protective Services at Capitol Technology University, where she researched the use of artificial intelligence to improve emergency messages. A lifelong technologist, Sarah is also certified in cybersecurity management and business continuity and holds a graduate certificate in Information Security and Assurance. A native of Oregon, Sarah has lived in Washington State since 1997 with her husband and various cats. You can find her on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/skmiller.
Ryan Rockabrand
Ryan Rockabrand serves as a Senior Advisor for the National Nuclear Security Administration. He is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), maintains a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and holds a Master of Security Studies from the Center for Homeland Defense and Security.
Ryan is a graduate of the National Emergency Management Advanced Academy and served as an adjunct instructor for the Advanced and Executive Academies. He holds certifications from the Harvard Kennedy School, the Partnership for Public Service Excellence in Government Fellowship program, Google Cloud Digital Leadership, Naval Postgraduate School, and Wharton School.
Ryan is completing his PhD from Capitol Technical University focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and small modular reactors in emergency management. You can contact Ryan on LinkedIn at: www.linkedin.com/in/rockabrand.