Come mark the Emergency Preparedness Week with us!
Date: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Time: 12:00 to 13:00 MST
Where: Online (Webinar Details to be provided upon registration)
Cost: Free for everyone!
What does resilience really mean—and how do we know if we’re achieving it?
Join us for a timely and thought-provoking session with Jodi Manz-Henezi, President of the Canadian Risk and Hazards Network and Program Chair for Disaster and Emergency Management at NAIT
Description:
There is widespread agreement among researchers and practitioners that the primary objective of disaster and emergency management (D&EM) is to cultivate resilient communities. In a world where emergencies are becoming increasingly complex and frequent, the term "resilience" is more than a buzzword—it's a necessity. But with so many interpretations, how do we move from theory to action? What does it entail in practice, and how can we determine whether our efforts have effectively enhanced community resilience?
In this session, Jodi will cut through the noise and share insights gained from years at the intersection of leadership, community practice, and emergency management. Through real-world case studies and trends in research, she will explore:
✅The challenges of defining and measuring resilience
✅Common pitfalls and misconceptions about resilience-building
✅Practical tools, programs and success stories
Participants will also be invited to reflect on their contributions to fostering resilience in both their professional and personal lives.
How to Register:
RSVP via our Website EVENTS Page, Registration section: www.driewest.org/events
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Contact: For further information on this event and registration email - driewestorg@gmail.com.
Presenter Bio:
As the President of the Canadian Risk and Hazards Network, and the Program Chair for Disaster and Emergency Management at NAIT, Jodi Manz-Henezi knows that disaster risk reduction and resiliency building need to be a higher priority for individuals, communities organizations and governments across Canada if we are to break the cycle of hazard response and repeat, and there needs to be more leadership in this space. Jodi spent most of her professional career in healthcare leadership but always found herself getting pulled into the world of emergency management, eventually changing careers to focus full-time on this exciting field of practice. A passionate educator, change leader, and advocate, Jodi has participated in several national think tanks and projects, such as multiple DRR roundtables in Canada and abroad, contributing to the development of the National Risk Profile for Canada, and leading the Core Competency working group to develop a new, future-focused competency profile to guide Disaster and Emergency Management professionals into a rapidly evolving future. She has two bachelor's degrees from the University of Calgary in Ecology and Classical Studies, and a master's degree in Disaster and Emergency Management from Royal Roads University. Jodi was the recipient of the QE2 Jubilee Medal for her commitment to DRR and EM in Canada, and she was also this year's recipient of CRHNet's T. Joseph Scanlon Lifetime Achievement Award for her ongoing contributions to the field of Disaster and Emergency Management (D&EM). Jodi resides in beautiful central Alberta with her husband, sons, and cats. In her spare time, she is an acclaimed glass and mosaic artist, often drawing inspiration from nature and the changing environment in her pieces.
Let’s rethink resilience—together.
We can’t wait to see you there!