An Expert Panel on Homeland Security and Emergency Management
The University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security (CHHS), University of Maryland University College (UMUC), and the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) will host an expert panel discussion and networking event on September 27th at USG, focusing on the evolving outlook for homeland security and emergency preparedness following the tragedy of September 11, 2001, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and other events.
The panel will discuss new career paths that have emerged in the public and private sectors in response to events of the past decade.
Beyond 9/11: The Evolving Landscape and New Career Paths
Topics will include:
- Emergency preparedness planning, training, and response
- Emergency communication systems
- Hospital coordination
- Intelligence gathering
- Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Panelists will include:
- Michael Greenberger, Director, CHHS (moderator)
- Steve Carter, Academic Director; Emergency Management, Fire Science, and Homeland Security, UMUC
- Christina Crue, Exercise and Training Program Manager, CHHS
- Matt Fuchs, Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Vernon Herron, Senior Policy Analyst, CHHS
- Jim Stoddard, Director of Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Washington Adventist Hospital
- Chris Voss, Director, Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
This event is open to all, no RSVP required. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to attend. A Q&A session and networking reception will follow the panel discussion.
The University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security (CHHS) works side-by-side with the nation’s top emergency responders in the public and private sector to develop plans, policies, and strategies that ensure the safety of citizens in the event of natural or man-made catastrophes. Learn more at mdchhs.com.