Committees

MDEMA Committees

The following committees, along with elected leadership, comprise the structure of the Maryland Emergency Management Association.  

BYLAWS COMMITTEE

This committee reviews existing bylaws and addresses concerns, proposes changes, and oversees the change process.

CHAIR: 
Michaela Salem Seabrease

LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

This committee monitors legislation at the state and federal level to report out potential impacts for Emergency Managers in the state of Maryland.

CHAIR:
Currently Vacant - This could be YOU!

MDPEMP COMMITTEE

This group oversees the approval process of those applying for the Maryland Professional Emergency Management Program (MDPEMP) Certification.

CHAIR:
Michelle Lloyd

NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

This group oversees the nomination and election process at the annual symposium where all elected offices are voted upon.

CHAIR:
Alex Cardella

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

This committee works to review, evaluate, and vote on which scholarship applications are approved.

CHAIR: 
Valerie Hawkins

SYMPOSIUM COMMITTEE 

This group oversees several sub-committees that are responsible for all facets of planning our Annual Emergency Management and Homeland Security Symposium.

CO-CHAIRS: 
Kristin Dietz and Jo Fogell