Name: Theme A: Exploring Disaster Risk Reduction Systems
Start: 2026-05-12T13:10:00-0600
End: 2026-05-12T13:15:00-0600

2026 CRHNet Symposium

Theme A: Exploring Disaster Risk Reduction Systems

Tuesday May 12, 2026 1:10pm - 1:15pm MDT

PIC 120 - Split Conference Hall

In Theme A: Exploring DRR Systems, speakers look at how disaster risk reduction systems function in practice, from legislation and municipal barriers to command structures and cascading hazards. These talks surface the challenges embedded in disaster risk reduction systems and consider how deeper understanding can drive more effective outcomes.

Speakers

Paddy Enright

Senior Emergency Management Science Advisor, Health Canada

Paddy Enright is a Senior Emergency Management Science Advisor in Health Canada’s Climate Change and Health Office. Paddy leads efforts to advance heat emergency preparedness and resilience. Paddy previously helped develop the Health and Wellbeing System of Canada’s first National... Read More →

Eric Kennedy

York University

Jen McEachen

Consultant / Public Speaker, JLM Disaster Resiliency and Accessibility Consulting

• Previously employed at “The Canadian Red Cross Society” in HR/VR and “Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging” and volunteered in different departments including EM for over 15+ years
• Sole proprietor of “JLM Disaster Resiliency and Accessibility Consulting”.
Curren... Read More →

Tuesday May 12, 2026 1:10pm - 1:15pm MDT
PIC 120 - Split Conference Hall NAIT Producitivity and Innovation Centre

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Paddy Enright

Eric Kennedy

Jen McEachen

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