Nicole Pinto, Chair
Manager, Program and Readiness – Ontario Emergency Medical Assistance Team (EMAT) – Sunnybrook
Message from the Chair
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
It is my pleasure to welcome you to DEMCON 2025! In a world where disasters, disruptions, emergency incidents, humanitarian crises, etc., have been at the forefront, it is important for emergency management professionals – those who have dedicated their lives to lead in times of need, to gather and impart knowledge. The Ontario Disaster and Emergency Management Conference brings our emergency management community together – a place where we can share stories, lessons learned and network with our peers, as well as reconnect with old friends. I hope you enjoy these two wonderful days that our Planning Committee has worked hard on.
Ali Asgary
PhD, Professor, Disaster & Emergency Management, School of Administrative Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, York University
Director, CIFAL York | Executive Director, 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
Andrew Scavarelli
Director, Community Support & Wellbeing –
County of Simcoe
Chair, Emergency Social Services Network – OMSSA
Talia Shortt
President, Disaster and Emergency Management Student Association (DEMSA)
Katie Subbotina
Senior Advisor for Emergency Preparedness, Trillium Health Partners
Managing Director, Canadian Journal of Emergency Management (CJEM)