Planning Committee

Nicole Pinto, Chair
Program Manager (A),
Ontario Emergency Medical Assistance Team (EMAT)
Message from the Chair
Welcome to DEMCON 2024 – a place where the emergency management community comes together from near and far. DEMCON has established itself as the place to be for those who have dedicated their lives to aiding their communities and organizations during the worst of times. The conference highlights lessons learned from case studies and projects, while also fostering new ideas and connections through networking with peers. Once more, welcome to the home of our emergency management community! Enjoy a wonderful two days!

Ali Asgary
PhD, Professor, Disaster & Emergency Management, School of Administrative Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University, Director, CIFAL York, Associate Director, Y-EMERGE & Advanced Disaster, Emergency & Rapid-Response Simulation (ADERSIM),
York University

Damien Coakeley
President,
International Association of Emergency Management-Canada, Ontario Region,
Emergency, Security and Project Management Professional

Sarah Hunn
Producer, Emergency Preparedness in Canada (EPIC Podcast)
Emergency Planning Coordinator, City of Vancouver

Andrew Scavarelli
Director, Ontario Works – County of Simcoe & Chair, Emergency Social Services Network – OMSSA

Talia Shortt
President, Disaster and Emergency Management Student Association (DEMSA)