A New Generation of Emergency Managers Becoming Leaders
Sep 26, 2023
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Casey Broom, a new leader in emergency management, discusses her career journey, grants and funding allocation, and the downsizing of the Cascadia 22 exercise. The podcast also covers emergency management skills, stress management for managers, reflections on 20 years of work, climate adaptation, and the importance of diversity in the field.
Building a multifaceted understanding of emergency management facilitates program development and strategic planning.
Embracing diverse opportunities, building a support system, and practicing self-care are essential for success in emergency management.
Deep dives
Casey Broome's background and career progression in emergency management
Casey Broome, the preparedness section manager at the Washington State Emergency Management Division, discusses her path into emergency management and her various roles within the profession. She highlights her background in college athletics and working in the school facilities program before entering the field of emergency management. Broome also talks about her experience in grants management and her involvement in programs such as public assistance, Homeland Security grants, and hazard mitigation. She emphasizes the importance of gaining a multifaceted understanding of emergency management and the benefits it brings in terms of program development and strategic planning.
Reflections on leadership, stress management, and evolving diversity in emergency management
Broome reflects on the qualities of effective leadership in emergency management, emphasizing the importance of different personality types for various emergency management roles. She also discusses the significance of stress management and self-care in the profession, noting the importance of learning how to handle stress and practicing self-care to maintain effectiveness. Broome acknowledges the increasing diversity within emergency management and highlights the need for continued efforts to recruit and promote diversity in the field.
Advice for women considering a career in emergency management and balancing work and family life
Broome offers advice to young women considering a career in emergency management, encouraging them to embrace the diverse opportunities within the field and to be hungry for knowledge. She also emphasizes the importance of building a support system and developing a family support plan to balance the demands of emergency management with personal and family responsibilities. Broome acknowledges the progress made in creating work-life balance and promoting diversity in emergency management, while recognizing the need for ongoing efforts to further enhance diversity and inclusion.
At this stage, Eric Holdeman is one of the “old dogs” in the room. Today we have a host of new emergency management leaders who have risen through the ranks and are assuming leadership positions across local, state and federal agencies. It is heartening to know that as one generation of emergency managers fades away, there is this new, competent, and energized group of leaders on their way up.
One such person is Casey Broom who is interviewed for this podcast. She has had multiple positions in state emergency management, local emergency management and a key leadership and programmatic position at the regional level for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). You will find her thoughts and ideas about her own journey and advice for those just entering the profession of interest.
Dynamis, a leading provider of information management software and security solutions, is a sponsor of this podcast.
Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast, Blog & EricHoldeman.com.
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