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2023 Virginia Emergency Management Symposium

"Change? Challenge Accepted!"
March 20 - 23, 2023
Hotel Madison

Sponsored by: Virginia Emergency Management Association & Virginia Department of Emergency Management

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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!

Marc Barbiere, Georgetown University
Jeffrey E. Bergin, Arlington County DPSCEM
Ellen N. Browne
Jessica Coughlin, Virginia Department of Health
Kevin King, Mennonite Disaster Service
Mercedes K. Laney, USAG Fort Belvoir
Ethan Longenecker, City of Winchester
Steven Magaro, Hampton Roads Transit
City of Manassas Park
Motivf Corporation
Kimberly S. Smith, Amelia Co. Dept Emer Mgmt
James B. Spicer, City of Suffolk
Guztavo A. Vilchez, Virginia Beach City Public Schools Office of Security and Emergency Management
Todd Whalen