Resilient HERoes

Send us Fan MailToday's guest is someone who has spent years helping shape the province of Ontario's emergency management community, both behind the scenes and through her professional leadership. Nicole Pinto has built a career connecting healthcare and emergency management.From her early involvement with the Ontario Association of Emergency Managers to her work supporting emergency management programs and professional standards, Nicole has consistently invested in strengthening our profession. Today she serves as program and readiness manager with Ontario's emergency medical assistance team.Brought to you by Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc. (BCG), Developers of the DLAN Incident Management Systemhttps://www.buffalocomputergraphics.comRHpodcast@buffalocomputergraphics.com

Send us Fan MailChelsie was not trying to become an emergency manager. She was looking for a stable job when she accepted an evening administrative position at her local hospital. One paramedic ride-along later on a helicopter - changed everything for her! That one experience launched a career spanning more than two decades in emergency medical services, hospital operations, emergency preparedness, and leadership. Along the way, she became the EMS Hospital Liaison during one of the most challenging periods in modern healthcare ... the COVID...19 pandemic ... and today serves as the Manager of Emergency Preparedness for Reading Hospital.Brought to you by Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc. (BCG), Developers of the DLAN Incident Management Systemhttps://www.buffalocomputergraphics.comRHpodcast@buffalocomputergraphics.com

Send us Fan MailPicture this...a high school student in Brandon, Manitoba, working as a lifeguard part-time and loving the exposure to life-saving through Red Cross training. She picks up a pamphlet about paramedicine. Yes, an actual paper pamphlet, because this was before the web - and she decides to take an emergency medical course while still in high school.One course.  One shiny fire truck.  And just like that...she found her calling.That decision launched a remarkable career spanning more than twenty-five years in the fire service.Sarah Peto became just the second woman ever hired by Brandon Fire & Emergency Services, helping pave the way for the women who would follow.  Today she serves as Acting Captain, is the first woman to serve on Brandon Fire's executive team, and in 2023 founded Fire Service Women Central Provinces (FSWCP), creating a network that connects, supports, and elevates women across the Prairies and Central Canada. https://www.fswcp.ca/Contact FSWCP:[email protected] to you by Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc. (BCG), Developers of the DLAN Incident Management Systemhttps://www.buffalocomputergraphics.comRHpodcast@buffalocomputergraphics.com

Send us Fan MailBrittany Christenson is CEO of AidKit, a public benefit corporation building the infrastructure that enables governments and nonprofits to deliver cash assistance quickly and with dignity. Under her leadership, AidKit has distributed more than $400 million to over 110,000 households across 27 states, establishing new standards for rapid, targeted aid during disasters, economic shocks, and major policy transitions. AidKit recently supported LA County in their response to devastating wildfires and windstorms, where AidKit helped scale relief programs from $2 million to over $20 million in weeks. AidKit: Aid & Benefits Management PlatformBrought to you by Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc. (BCG), Developers of the DLAN Incident Management Systemhttps://www.buffalocomputergraphics.comRHpodcast@buffalocomputergraphics.com

Send us Fan MailJennifer Yakub and host Laura James worked together in Toronto before 2020, and bonded quickly over something that can’t really be taught…a shared empathy for people and a deep passion for Emergency Social Services.Because at the end of the day, emergency management isn’t just plans, policy, or operations. It’s people. It’s showing up for communities on their hardest days.Jennifer’s career reflects exactly that, and her path through emergency management has consistently centered around community, leadership, humanitarian support, and helping people navigate difficult moments with dignity and compassion.Brought to you by Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc. (BCG), Developers of the DLAN Incident Management Systemhttps://www.buffalocomputergraphics.comRHpodcast@buffalocomputergraphics.com

Send us Fan MailToday’s conversation is a little bit different and really important.At the recent National Hurricane Conference, I had so many conversations with women who said, “I’m not a traditional emergency manager.” The truth is…if your work supports preparedness, response, coordination, systems, or people…you are part of this space. This is emergency management adjacent, and it matters.We wanted to highlight Anastasia not only for her incredible career, but also as part of our team at Buffalo Computer Graphics. Supporting emergency management and the work that all of you do is just as critical as being on the front lines.Anastasia is the Director of Contracts and Compliance at Buffalo Computer Graphics. Her career spans customer support, HR and training, nonprofit leadership, cyber-security, and operations…building a foundation rooted in communication, trust, and accountability.Her path isn’t linear, and that’s exactly what makes it powerful. She’s built her career by showing up, adapting, and leading in spaces where people and process intersect every day.Brought to you by Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc. (BCG), Developers of the DLAN Incident Management Systemhttps://www.buffalocomputergraphics.com/[email protected]@buffalocomputergraphics.com

Send us Fan MailBrandi M. Hunter, ABCP is the Founder and Executive Director of Aspiring Emergency Managers Online, also known as AEMO, a nonprofit organization focused on workforce readiness, leadership development, and building pathways for aspiring emergency management professionals. But her story is also deeply personal. Brandi is a cancer survivor and amputee, and she brings a lived understanding of resilience, recovery, and the courage it takes to rebuild and keep moving forward.Brandi's LinkedIn Profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-hunter83/Brought to you by Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc. (BCG), Developers of the DLAN Incident Management Systemhttps://www.buffalocomputergraphics.com/[email protected]

Send us Fan MailWith the City of Atlanta Department of Aviation, Victoria Kluge strives to strengthen readiness at one of the world's busiest airports, emphasizing preparedness, analytics, performance management, and innovative exercise design.Victoria’s LinkedIn Profilelinkedin.com/in/victoria-kluge-ma-ga-cem-cm-a1244b23Websitevictoriaamaxwell.wordpress.com (Professional)Brought to you by Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc. (BCG), Developers of the DLAN Incident Management Systemhttps://www.buffalocomputergraphics.com/[email protected]

Send us Fan MailToday's guest, Samantha Berman, is a senior emergency management planner at ChristianaCare. Samantha brings a refreshingly interdisciplinary lens to emergency management, blending anthropology, higher education, and humanitarian response. Her career reminds us that resilience isn't always a straight line. Sometimes it's built by asking better questions, working across cultures, and showing up when systems are tested.Samantha [email protected] Brought to you by Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc. (BCG), Developers of the DLAN Incident Management Systemhttps://www.buffalocomputergraphics.com/[email protected]

Send us Fan MailThe Honorable Jill Dunlop is Ontario’s Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response and the Member of Provincial Parliament for Simcoe North. Her leadership directly impacts the safety, preparedness, and resilience of communities across Ontario. She brings together public service, emergency preparedness, and a deep understanding of rural and northern realities.Brought to you by Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc. (BCG), Developers of the DLAN Incident Management Systemhttps://www.buffalocomputergraphics.com/[email protected]