After the Fire USA

Dave Reid, Director of the Office of Response, Recovery & Resilience (OR3), will be moderating the panel “Talk Story: Rebuilding Stronger: Climate Resilience with Equity and Community at the Center”, at the Wildfire Leadership Summit. At OR3, Dave focuses on bolstering community resilience against the growing impacts of climate change. His extensive background in disaster response and recovery, community engagement, and climate change science has equipped him to lead Santa Cruz County through numerous federally declared disasters since 2023. Dave’s dedication to supporting the community through disaster preparedness, recovery, and innovative rebuilding efforts makes him a key voice in the fight for a more resilient future. #AfterTheFireUSA #WildfireLeadershipSummit #WLS2024 #CommunityResilience #ClimateChange #SantaCruz #DisasterRecovery #OR3

After the Fire USA is happy to welcome back Belinda Brown as a speaker at the 2024 Wildfire Leadership Summit! As the leader of Lomakatsi’s Tribal Partnerships Program and Chair of the Inter-Tribal Ecosystem Restoration Partnership, Belinda's expertise spans business, federal government contracting, policy, DEIJA, healthcare, and more. Belinda has been pivotal in restoring forests and watersheds on tribal lands, and her work with the Indian Youth Service Corps has set new standards for youth development. Her dedication to fostering strong relationships among tribal communities, federal agencies, and non-profit partners makes her a key voice at #WLS2024. Lomakatsi Restoration Project #AfterTheFireUSA #WildfireLeadershipSummit #CommunityResilience #TribalPartnerships #BelindaBrown #EcosystemRestoration 

After the Fire USA is on site in Lahaina visiting the build out of homes for non-FEMA eligible fire survivors. This set is from NanoNest Homes, a sponsor for the 2024 Wildfire Leadership Summit in Sonoma, Sep 10-12th. NanoNest will be dropping a unit into the Summit as a lounge and learning area. We love innovation that takes great care for fire survivors, is trauma informed, and nimble. We also love ADUs as a more permanent housing crisis mitigation that also helps get people home. Bravo! #megafire #afterthefireusa #Wildfire #Lahaina #housing #emergency #adu #innovate #reimagine #Lahaina Many thanks to the lovely Greg Shepard for the tour. Jennifer Gray Thompson, MPA

🌟 Announcing Megan Ferguson, 2024 Wildfire Leadership Summit Keynote speaker 🌟 Megan Ferguson is the Chief Executive Officer at Impact Development Fund (CDFI). Megan's exceptional leadership has driven the creation of specialized loan and grant programs that empower communities to revitalize affordable housing and essential facilities. Joining Impact Development Fund in 2008, Megan has successfully delivered over $300M in financing and leveraged over $3B in capital to create approximately 17,000 units of new or rehabilitated affordable housing. Her expertise in tailoring partnerships and resources to meet community needs has touched countless lives. We can‘t wait for her session on funding disaster recovery through a CDFI! #AfterTheFireUSA #WLS2024 #WildfireLeadershipSummit #CommunityEmpowerment #AffordableHousing #MeganFerguson #ImpactDevelopmentFund #CDFI 

After the Fire USA is delighted to announce that Elizabeth Christy will be speaking at the 2024 Wildfire Leadership Summit! Elizabeth brings extensive experience in land restoration, native plant cultivation, and educational garden design. She has worked at esteemed institutions like the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education and Longwood Gardens, overseeing diverse horticultural projects. In California, she served as Program Manager for Eco Urban Gardens, developing impactful community health and environmental justice programs. Elizabeth's dedication to regenerative landscape and urban design makes her a vital voice at our summit. #AfterTheFireUSA #WLS2024 #WildfireLeadershipSummit #EnvironmentalJustice #ElizabethChristy #CommunityHealth #RegenerativeLandscape 

Honored to assist the County of Maui on their 1 year message for the upcoming marker on August 8th. It's not easy but wow, they are doing some very great work in Maui. Imperfect relentless progress! (J. Gore)

Molly Curley O'Brien, Senior Community Resilience Planner at WRA, Inc., will be moderating the panel “Revolutionizing Wildland Management: Integrating Technology and Wisdom for Better Mitigation” at the 2024 Wildfire Leadership Summit. As part of WRA’s Community Resiliency team, she supports community-based organizations, local governments, private landowners, and special districts in becoming more wildfire resilient. Her expertise spans cultivating grant funding opportunities, managing grant-funded projects, leading outreach and facilitation efforts, and navigating relevant policy changes. Thank you, Molly, for your participation in the summit this year! #AfterTheFireUSA #WildfireLeadershipSummit #WLS2024 #CommunityResilience #WildfirePreparedness #GrantFunding #PolicyImplementation #SantaRosa #Sonoma 

We are delighted to welcome Good360 as a sponsor of the upcoming Wildfire Leadership Summit in September! By transforming excess goods into valuable resources for those affected by disasters, they demonstrate a profound dedication to fostering positive change and making a lasting impact. We are incredibly grateful for their support at the Silver level and look forward to continuing our work together to create resilient and prepared communities. Thank you, Good360! #AfterTheFireUSA #WLS2024 #WildfireLeadershipSummit #Good360 #Sponsorship #SponsorshipOpportunities #PositiveChange  

Announcing Henry Meier as a speaker at the 2024 Wildfire Leadership Summit! Henry is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in prestigious publications such as the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and the Los Angeles Daily Journal. Currently serving as the Director of External Affairs for Project:Camp, Henry is dedicated to championing the stories of children and families affected by disasters and ensuring their needs are met. His work spans both preparedness and response efforts, where he seamlessly transitions between high-level strategic planning with emergency managers and engaging in creative activities with groups of second graders. Henry will join a panel discussing supporting kids after megafires. #AfterTheFireUSA #WLS2024 #WildfireLeadershipSummit #HenryMeier #ProjectCamp #DisasterResponse #CommunitySupport 

We are excited to announce Joseph Nordlinger as a speaker at the 2024 Wildfire Leadership Summit! As the CEO of Napa Communities Firewise Foundation (NCFF), Joe combines wildfire preparedness with business acumen, bringing over 22 years of experience in professional services management, corporate leadership, and strategic planning. Joe's unique perspective as chairman of the Mt. Veeder Fire Safe Council, volunteer firefighter, and Napa County resident allows him to deeply understand wildfire risks and the need for resilience. Joe's innovative approach to wildfire resiliency integrates private sector solutions with fire safety expertise, bridging the gap between wildfire mitigation and sustainable funding. Join us as Joe shares his approach to revolutionizing wildland management! #AfterTheFireUSA #WLS2024 #WildfireLeadershipSummit #WildfireResilience #JoeNordlinger  #WildfirePreparedness #NCFF