When diversity &
inclusion are designed in your platform, there is no need to be reactionary
when a crisis arises.
In your annual corporate,
or expense account budget for membership in professional associations who do
you support?
Your Comfort Zone. Which do you feel comfortable supporting with
an annual membership payment?
By July 2020 the dust shall settle and we shall return to
business as usual.
BEMA International
The meaning of BEMA
be·ma
/ˈbēmə/
noun
1. the altar part or
sanctuary in ancient and Orthodox churches.
o the podium or
platform in a synagogue from which the Torah and Prophets are read.
noun: bimah;
plural noun: bimahs; noun: bima; plural noun: bimas
o HISTORICAL
the platform from
which orators spoke in ancient Athens.
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Black Emergency Managers Association
International
Mission & Vision
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MISSION
Provide information, networking, educational &
professional development opportunities, and to advance the emergency
management and homeland security profession within Black, Latino,
African-Descent, disenfranchised, and vulnerable population communities.
To assist and ensure diversity and
community involvement in all phases of emergency management, and climate change to
include grant opportunities, training, preparedness, etc. with emphasis on
the long-term recovery of communities.
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VISION
Premier
association of African-Descent Homeland
Security & Emergency Management professional emergency managers. Be the
premier African-Descent 'all-inclusive' association
fulfilling our primary mission, and not exclude any individual,
entity, or organization with an interest in the principles of
emergency management in all communities.
BEMA’s commitment
to diversity by being open and inclusive as we leverage the
strength found in the rich diversity of our membership and interactions with
all communities. Our inclusive culture extends to valuing diversity of
thinking, backgrounds, experiences and culture. This allows us to work
locally with others across all borders to develop and deliver lifesaving
services to communities.
Diversity
Vision:
Fully
embrace and promote inclusion across all divisions separating people, and
communities.
Diversity
Defined:
Diversity
in its broadest sense encompasses all the characteristics, experiences and
cultural influences that make each of us unique individuals.
The
differences and similarities can be categorized into several different
dimensions:
Internal – those we’re
born with like gender and ethnicity;
External – those which
change over time like age; and
Situational – characteristics
that change based upon life choices, such as marital status and vocation.
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IAEM
News Release. Reaction to a Crisis
News Release
Leslie Luke Appointed IAEM-USA
Diversity and Equity Advisor
June 16, 2020 (Falls Church, Va.) – Today, IAEM-USA President Teri
Smith, CEM, CPM, appointed Leslie Luke, deputy director of the Los Angeles
County Chief Executive Office, Office of Emergency Management, as IAEM-USA
diversity and equity advisor. The IAEM-USA Board of Directors approved the
appointment during its meeting held today. Mr. Luke is the current chair of
IAEM-USA’s Diversity Committee, which formed in 2011.As an association that values diversity, the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) is committed to equality and justice. The Diversity Committee recently issued a statement that provided actions necessary to lead the organization and our members’ organizations to social equity. The new IAEM advisory position further elevates the importance of diversity and equity throughout IAEM programs. “As a board, we play a critical role in creating an organization that prioritizes, supports, and invests in diversity, inclusion, and equity,” stated IAEM-USA President Teri Smith, CEM, CPM. “We believe that we are better able to do this work effectively and with authenticity by having a diversity and equity advisor who advises the president, executive director, and board members on equity and diversity issues. The new advisor will suggest ways to promote diversity and develop a welcoming and inclusive organizational climate.” “Today’s decision by the board to add a diversity and equity advisor demonstrates the board’s commitment to making their processes, discussions and decision-making more inclusive, open and representative of the membership,” said Mr. Luke. “Strategically and operationally a board that is open to change and embraces diversity leads from a position of strength and sets itself up for future success and growth.” Mr. Luke joined Los Angeles County in 2013 after spending 25 years in San Diego County where ten of those years were with their Office of Emergency Services. He has been the Recovery Operational Area lead for seven federally declared disasters and numerous State of California declared disasters. He was a member of the FEMA Innovation Team and responded twice following Superstorm Sandy. Throughout his career, Mr. Luke has served on and participated with numerous Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Task Forces, projects and initiatives. He has worked closely with the California Office of Emergency Services on various statewide initiatives. He is a member of the California Emergency Services Association (CESA), a member of the CESA Legislative Committee, and past vice chair of IAEM Region 9. Mr. Luke holds a bachelor’s degree from the Union Institute and University. He is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard School of Public Health National Preparedness Leadership Initiative, and the FEMA National Disaster Recovery Leadership Academy. IAEM-USA, the nation’s largest emergency management professional association, is a non-profit professional organization representing more than 5,000 emergency management and homeland security professionals for local communities, state and federal disaster officials, private sector, non-governmental organizations and others involved in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from all types of disasters including acts of terrorism. IAEM provides: access to the largest network of emergency management experts who can provide advice and assistance; the Certified Emergency Manager program; annual scholarships; a comprehensive monthly newsletter; and more.
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