Navigate uncertainty
Join thought leaders and security experts as they discuss the role of GIS in navigating uncertainty to create safer and more resilient communities.
Join thought leaders and security experts as they discuss the role of GIS in navigating uncertainty to create safer and more resilient communities.
Esri experts will demonstrate the newest advancements in ArcGIS that are helping users plan for and meet the challenges of an uncertain future.
Gain insights from user presentations that showcase successful and innovative responses to real-world problems.
Executive Director, Climate Resilience Academy
University of Miami
Berkowitz founded and built the Rockefeller Foundation’s 100 Resilient Cities (100RC) from an idea into an influential global city network, working across 48 countries to help cities around the world become more resilient to physical, social, and economic shocks and stresses. He is currently the founding executive director of the University of Miami’s Climate Resilience Academy.
Director, National Government and Public Safety Solutions
Esri
Ryan Lanclos coordinates strategic initiatives across industries including public safety and national security, defense and intelligence, global development and humanitarian affairs, federal civilian and sciences, and geospatial authorities. In this role, Lanclos serves as Esri’s subject matter expert (SME) on the use of GIS technology for emergency management and humanitarian affairs, including program leadership and incident management for the Esri Disaster Response Program (DRP), a 24/7 GIS support team that provides help to organizations around the world during disasters. He also serves as a member of the FEMA National Advisory Council (NAC), which advises the FEMA administrator on all aspects of emergency management.
Chief of Staff and Associate Director for Mission Support
DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
Jerica Shackelford serves as the Chief of Staff and the Associate Director for Mission Support at DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) where she oversees critical functions of the organization which include the Finance, Human Resources, Grants, and IT bureaus. Additionally, she oversees the Resilience Bureau, which is responsible for the implementation of the District’s Resilient DC plan and hazard mitigation programs.The Office of the Chief of Staff leads special projects that have an agency-wide impact. As part of that responsibility, Ms. Shackelford leads the agency's initiative to rebuild its enterprise system—CORE DC. Through this project, Ms. Shackelford is spearheading strategic discussions to better integrate emergency and steady state programs.
Chief of Police
Redlands Police Department
Rachel Tolber is the Chief of Police of the Redlands Police Department, a full-service, municipal police agency that prides itself on its strong partnership with the community and high levels of public safety services. The department has 93 sworn officers, 49 full-time and 12 part-time professional staff members, and a robust volunteer unit that collectively serve approximately 70,000 residents across nearly 40 square miles. The Redlands Police Department is dedicated to enhancing public safety.
Executive Director
HALO USA
Chris Whatley serves as Executive Director of HALO USA, the US arm of The HALO Trust, the world's largest humanitarian landmine clearance organization.
Prior to joining HALO, Chris served as Executive Director of the United Nations Association of the United States, a program of the United Nations Foundation (UNF). Chris led UNA's national staff in Washington, DC, and New York, advocating for the UN's mission, leading fundraising efforts, and advancing private-sector partnerships with UN agencies.
Before joining UNF, Chris served as Deputy Executive Director of The Council of State Governments (CSG), representing elected officials from all 50 states and the six territories on Capitol Hill, forging ties between American states and their counterparts in Canada and Mexico, and serving as an appointed advisor to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).