We are subject matter experts in emergency management, emergency alert and warning systems, language equity, disability access, public information, public health communication, and disaster communication. Many of us work for public agencies. Community-based organizations are very welcome and encouraged to participate.
CHAIR: Sheri Badger, King County Office of Emergency Management, sbadger@kingcounty.gov
VICE CHAIR: Lillian McDonald, Twin Cities PBS, lmcdonald@tpt.org
COMMUNICATIONS: Laura Hall, Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization, laura.hall@portlandoregon.gov
MIDWEST REP: Sarah Severson, Marathon County, WI
WEST REP: Angela Carkner, Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization, angela.carkner@portlandoregon.gov
NORTHEAST REP: Krizia Negron, NOAA
SOUTHWEST REP: Andrea Forte, Central Texas Disaster Action Response
SOUTHEAST REP: Sandy Kenyon, Fairfax County Virginia Department of Emergency Management
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: Chair, Tatiana Elejalde, City of Portland, Oregon
LAAWW includes approximately 300 members from 42 of the U.S. states and territories: