National Emergency Management Association Annual Forum

Guidehouse is a proud sponsor of the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) Annual Forum.

NEMA's Annual Forum is the premier gathering of emergency management professionals from across the country, featuring committee meetings, workshops, plenary sessions, and an exhibit hall boasting a range of emergency management agencies and organizations. Attendees benefit from collaboration with industry professionals, discussions surrounding important private and public sector topics, and engagement centered around advancing the emergency management mission.

Guidehouse brings extensive experience across all levels of government and commercial environments, strengthening emergency management throughout activities that span the full disaster lifecycle. We help agencies and organizations stay proactive, delivering solutions that meet critical needs and build long-term resilience for the people and communities they serve.

Guidehouse session

Leading through Change: Practical Change Management for Emergency Management Leaders

Friday, October 10 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Emergency management is in a constant state of evolution—whether due to policy shifts, funding realignments, technological advancements, or the increasing complexity of disasters. For state and local emergency managers, navigating these changes requires more than operational expertise; it demands intentional, strategic change management. This session will explore how to apply proven change management frameworks to the unique challenges of emergency management. We’ll discuss how to lead teams through uncertainty, align stakeholders, and implement new systems or mandates without losing momentum. Real-world examples will highlight how change management can support transitions such as FEMA program redesigns, new compliance requirements, and evolving community expectations.

Guidehouse speakers:

• Ashley Mattison, Partner, Defense & Security, Guidehouse
• Kristin Porter, Partner, Health, Guidehouse

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Guidehouse attendees:

• Jeremias Alvarez, Partner, Defense & Security, Guidehouse
• Ashley Mattison, Partner, Defense & Security, Guidehouse
• Kajal Patel, Partner, Communities, Energy & Infrastructure, Guidehouse
• Kristin Porter, Partner, Health, Guidehouse
• Dennis Magnasco, Director, Communities, Energy & Infrastructure, Guidehouse
• Randi Jones, Associate Director, Communities, Energy & Infrastructure, Guidehouse
• Bruce Roberts, Associate Director, Communities, Energy & Infrastructure, guidehouse
• Austin Seivold, Senior Consultant, Defense & Security, Guidehouse