May 30, 2025, Raleigh, NC — With forecasts pointing to another potentially intense Atlantic hurricane season, IEM’s nationally recognized disaster experts are available to speak with the media to offer timely, authoritative insights. Drawing on decades of experience in emergency management, our specialists actively support preparedness efforts at every level of government. They stand ready to help inform the public with practical, actionable advice to empower families, protect communities, and mitigate risk. Whether breaking down complex planning measures or sharing essential steps for household readiness, IEM experts provide trusted, life-saving guidance when it matters most.
WHO:
Bryan Koon, President and Chief Executive Officer
TOPICS: Hurricane Planning, Emergency Response Operations, Mitigation, Hurricane Response and Recovery, Public-Private Preparedness Partnerships, State-Coordinated Response and Recovery Operations; Disaster Housing
Alex Amparo, Vice President of Critical Infrastructure
TOPICS: Critical Infrastructure, Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery, FEMA Programs, FEMA Public Assistance
James Clark, Vice President of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
TOPICS: State-Coordinated Response and Recovery Programs, Federal Response and Recovery Operations, Emergency Response Operations
Marion Mollegen McFadden, Vice President of Disaster Recovery
TOPICS: Disaster Recovery, Community Disaster Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), Affordable Housing, Community Resilience
Leigh Deskins, Director of Response
TOPICS: Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations, Disaster Response Operations, Disaster Recovery, FEMA Public Assistance
Nancy Dragani, Account Executive
TOPICS: State-Coordinated Response and Recovery Programs, FEMA Programs, FEMA Individual Assistance, FEMA Public Assistance, Federal Response and Recovery Operations
Krista Houk, Director of Planning and Preparedness
TOPICS: Emergency Planning, Hurricane Planning, Readiness Assessment, Training and Exercise Programs, After Actions
Chris Smith, Director of Individual Assistance and Disaster Housing
TOPICS: Hurricane Planning and Response, Individual Assistance, FEMA Recovery Programs, Federal Recovery Operations, State Response and Recovery Operations, Disaster Housing