The Virginia Emergency Management Association (VEMA) is a statewide organization that promotes and supports the twin goals of saving lives and protecting property during times of emergencies and disasters in Virginia. MISSION: "To promote, support and advocate for Emergency Management in the Commonwealth of Virginia." VISION: The recognized expert and advocate for excellence in the management of emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.” 

Welcome New Members!

  • Bobby Baker, Jensen Hughes
  • Chad Bennett, Portsmouth Police Department
  • Gary Bergeron, Carroll County
  • Jason Bewley, Applied Training Solutions
  • Edward Bonham, Caroline County Fire-Rescue
  • Joe Coyle, Carilion Clinic
  • Joseph Dame, City of Winchester
  • Matthew Dube, WSP USA
  • Justin Hermann, Southampton County
  • High Street Consulting, LLC
  • Wiliam Hurtes, HTC International
  • Megan Justice, WSP USA
  • Mary Laferty, Bradley Free Clinic
  • Kevin Leonard, Virginia Department of Military Affairs
  • Dyan E. Lester, Southwest Virginia Community College
  • Katie Luetkenhaus, James Madison University
  • Osjane Mayfield, Chesterfield County
  • Elizabeth Michniak, Colonial Heights Emergency Management
  • Rossmary Pineda-Bautista
  • Kent Robey, Bedford County, VA
  • Tonya Simmons
  • Virginia Institute of Marine Science
  • Walter Soto, Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters
  • Craig VanClief, Washington & Lee University
  • Emily Walter, James Madison University