CRHNet Team
Here is the current list of Board Members for CRHNet. We are proud of the diverse group of leaders that give their time and expertise to continuation of our organization.
If you are interested in getting more involved with CRHNet activities, we have several committees that would welcome your participation. Please contact our Executive Director for more info.
Executive Board
President
Patricia Martel
Email: PatriciaMartelpresident@crhnet.ca
Treasurer
Mark Baker
Principal – BCPRiskManagement
Email: treasurer@crhnet.ca
Vice President
Perron Goodyear
Email: vicepresident@crhnet.ca
Chair: Communications and Marketing Committee
Members
Carly Benson
Co-Chair: Professional and Partnership Development Committee
Nathan Innes
Emerging Professional Representative
York University
Jim Montgomery
Community Disaster Response Ontario
Shanyn Silinski
DEM Professional
Dave Hutton,
Director, Health Emergency Management BC
Jodi Manz-Henezi
Co-Chair: Professional and Partnership Development Committee
Chair: Awards Committee
Pascal Parent
PMU Quebec
Bettina Williams
DEM Program Manager, JIBC
EDITOR HazNet
Lily Yumagulova
Email: editorhaznet@gmail.com
Executive Director
Ramona McVicker
Email: execdir@crhnet.ca
Past Presidents
Ron Kuban
Ernest MacGillivray
Michel C. Doré
David Edkin
Larry Pearce
Committees
We have many active committees that operate and facilitate many initiatives. We welcome participation from our members on the following committees. If you are interested in more info, please let us know by emailing execdir@crhnet.ca.
Awards Committee
The CRHNet Awards Program is a national awards program established to recognize and honour exemplary individuals participating in and contributing to the study and practice of disaster risk management. The program is run by a standing committee of CRHNet members which reports to the CRHNet Board. CRHNet Awards are presented annually at the CRHNet Symposium and this year, virtually.
- Recognize and highlight outstanding practices and initiatives in disaster risk management,
- Profile noteworthy individuals and organizations for their work in the field of disaster risk management
- Offer inspiration, moral support, and encouragement to individuals working in disaster risk management, regardless of affiliation(s)
Award Committee Terms of Reference
Communications and Marketing Committee
CRHNet is committed to supporting and developing academics and professionals in the fields of disaster risk reduction and emergency management.
The communications and marketing (C&M) committee is a standing committee of the Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) with the aim to enhance engagement and share information with members and the broader disaster and emergency management (DEM) community.
Communications and Marketing Committee Terms of Reference
Partnerships and Professional Development (PPD) Committee
CRHNet is committed to supporting and developing professionals in the fields of disaster risk reduction and emergency management.
The PPD Committee is a standing committee of the Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) with the aim to support work and initiatives that advance both people and the profession in the field of Emergency Management.
Partnership and Professional Development Committee Terms of Reference
Symposium Committee
CRHNet is committed to supporting and developing academics and professionals in the fields of disaster risk reduction and emergency management. The annual Symposium acts as facilitation to that end.
The Symposium committee is a standing committee of the Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) with the aim to produce the annual event to promoted, educate and improve disaster risk reduction and resilience through education to those in the industry.
