The Resiliency Initiative (TRI) is excited to host a virtual Resiliency Academy in September 2025. This interactive training workshop focuses on all-hazards preparedness tailored to the private sector. Our team of experts will equip you with the essential building blocks to create a best-in-class crisis management program.

After finishing the Academy, you will be awarded a certificate of completion for 16 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), which can be applied towards all four ASIS security certifications, DRII recertifications (CEAP number 6.0) or IAEM’s CEM accreditation and recertification (Category E).

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date
September 9-10, 2025
9:00am-5:00pm CT
COST (IN USD)
$699: General Admission
$499: Early Bird (register by August 22)
$299: Students & Active Military/Veterans
We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled academy, offering a full refund if we don't meet our attendance requirements.
location
Via Zoom (link provided after registration)
What Past Participants Are Saying...
Morgan Moore, CBCP
Business Resilience Analyst at Bank OZK

“It was very clear from the very first presentation that Andrea and the entire TRI team loves what they do. Their passion for Business Resilience and Emergency Management was infectious, and their combined years of experience in their respective fields is really impressive. During the workshop, we had several great discussions regarding risk assessments for Business Continuity, how to encourage tabletop exercise engagement, and ways to show the value of business resilience in the private sector. I came away from the workshop with several ideas on spreading hurricane preparedness and how to conduct exercises for my institution. If you have the opportunity to attend this workshop, I highly recommend it!”
Charles Benjamin Houston
Former US Army Civil Affairs Officer

 "My experience at the inaugural Resiliency Academy was transformative. It was incredibly fulfilling to see my DoD expertise as a Civil Affairs Officer valued and championed. The collaborative environment fostered by the Institute allowed me to contribute meaningfully while learning from other professionals who share a passion for emergency management. The recognition of my skills and the opportunity to apply them in a broader context reinforced my belief in the power of community and shared knowledge in building resilience. This experience reaffirmed my commitment to serving and protecting communities at home and abroad."
Schedule
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM C.T.
DAY 1 - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
  • Obtaining Leadership Buy-In for Your Crisis Programming 
  • Risk Assessments
  • Plan Development
  • Training and Preparedness Programming
  • Crisis Communication
DAY 2 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 
  • Exercise Design 
  • Leading in a Crisis Featuring a Panel Conversation
  • Tabletop Exercise
  • Vision Boarding
Meet Your Instructors & Guest Speakers
The TRI team has personally curated each session based on the invaluable career lessons they’ve learned through years of hands-on experience in the field. Each session is designed to provide practical insights and strategies tested in real-world scenarios, ensuring participants gain relevant and actionable knowledge. By drawing on their extensive backgrounds in crisis management, business continuity, and emergency preparedness, the team has crafted a program that empowers attendees to navigate and lead through any challenge confidently.
Andrea Davis
Planning & Crisis Communications Instructor
Andrea is a recognized expert in emergency management, known for her commitment to uniting the public and private sectors in disaster risk reduction. With leadership roles across NGOs, the US Federal Government, and Fortune 500 companies, she has driven global initiatives to ensure inclusive, risk-informed decision-making.
Lorraine Schneider
KeyNote Speaker
Lorraine leads efforts to empower communities and organizations before, during, and after disasters. As a certified emergency manager, she has developed innovative preparedness programs for entities like The Walt Disney Company and UCLA. Committed to advancing the field, she founded the Emergency Management Growth Initiative to increase visibility and accessibility in the profession.
Mike Ripley
Risk & Business Impact Assessment Instructor
Mike is a Business Continuity and Crisis Management professional with over 20 years of experience. He is a motivated achiever and exceptional problem solver with a demonstrated ability to meet organizational goals and objectives. He is highly proficient in Business Continuity/Crisis Management planning, program development/implementation, and emergency exercises/drills. 
Lucas Eckroad
Leading in a Crisis Instructor
Lucas is an Emergency Management and Insider Threat expert with a background of leading teams for the American Red Cross,  the City and County of San Francisco and Disney. During his tenure with Disney, his team collaborated on 800+ incidents, including complex, high-level investigations, deploying strategies to drive timely resolution with minimal business impact; providing aid and resources to employees in crisis, and led an enterprise-wide pandemic task force of 70+ cross-functional leaders to establish a centralized approach to protocol implementation and procurement strategy and management system.
Lori Bundick
Preparedness & Exercise Design Instructor
Lori has provided strategic guidance to organizations, helping them refine emergency response protocols, improve business continuity planning, and strengthen overall resiliency through policy development and risk assessment. Passionate about resilience, she strongly believes in the role of individual preparedness and the importance of including it in broader emergency management efforts to create more resilient businesses and communities.

Session Learning Objectives
Session 1: Risk Assessments
  • Understand the importance of risk identification and when to conduct them.
  • Distinguish between a risk assessment and a business impact analysis (BIA).
  • Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. 
  • Learn the different types of risk assessments (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, operational, strategic, IT), including when and where each type of assessment is relevant. 
Session 2: Preparedness & Training
  • Develop an awareness of the diverse needs, preferences, and learning styles of different target audiences, including employees, Crisis Teams, and C-suite executives. 
  • Learn effective strategies for tailoring training materials and approaches to the specific requirements of different audiences. 
  • Explore the principles of inclusive training design, ensuring that all participants, regardless of background, can access and benefit from the materials. 
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of all-hazards preparedness, focusing on the unique challenges and priorities of various crisis scenarios. 
  • Explore the use of technology and digital tools to enhance training materials and delivery, making it engaging and accessible for diverse audiences. 
Session 3: Planning
  • Understand the stages of creating and maintaining effective, connected, and meaningful plans.
  • Understand the essentials of risk assessment, impact analysis, and strategy development for planning.
  • Identify strategies to mitigate risks and recover operations quickly after a disruption.
  • Assess how to implement, communicate, and train for effective plan execution.
  • Learn the importance of regular reviews and updates to keep your plan relevant and effective.
Session 4: Exercise Design
  • Illustrate the fundamental role of exercises in enhancing an organization's ability to respond to crises and disruptions effectively. 
  • Compare and contrast the various exercise formats, from tabletop to full-scale exercises, and understand when and how to use each type. 
  • Acquire the principles of effective exercise design, including defining objectives, scenarios, and success criteria, and identifying key stakeholders and participants. 
  • Apply the skills necessary to create compelling and realistic exercise scenarios that engage stakeholders and drive meaningful outcomes. 
  • Translate the knowledge and techniques necessary to facilitate exercises successfully, including conducting pre-briefings, managing the exercise timeline, and debriefing to capture lessons learned. 
Session 5: Crisis Communication
  • Define and build your brand before an incident to build trust.  
  • Identify how to define different audiences and establish stakeholders.  
  • Establish modes and means on how to communicate a message. 
  • Understand how to create impactful communications that inspire action.  
Session 6: Leadership in a Crisis
  • Demonstrate the pivotal role of effective leadership in navigating organizations through crises and disruptions. 
  • Analyze and distinguish between various crisis leadership styles and strategies, understanding when and how to apply each approach. 
  • Develop an understanding of leadership principles in a crisis by prioritizing people, fostering adaptability, practicing active listening, and making effective decisions, encompassing the ability to define clear objectives, establish success criteria, and identify key stakeholders and team members in the crisis response process. 
  • Translate the knowledge and techniques required to lead effectively during crises, including pre-crisis preparation, crisis management, and post-crisis reflection to capture valuable lessons. 
  • Define Duty of Care principles and understand frameworks to ensure the safety, well-being, and legal compliance of your employees, stakeholders, and communities. 
Session 7: Tabletop Exercise
  • Demonstrate the ability to apply the crisis management procedures learned during the course by effectively responding to a simulated crisis scenario.
  • Practice making timely decisions. 
  • Show effective communication and teamwork, creating clear roles and responsibilities.
  • Identify key actions for response, including resource allocation and stakeholder communication.


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