TRI’s CEO Andrea Davis Featured in Louisiana Illuminator on FEMA’s Role in Disaster Response

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Mar 5

Andrea Davis, CEO of The Resiliency Initiative and former FEMA External Affairs Director for the Louisiana Recovery Office, was recently featured in the Louisiana Illuminator discussing proposed changes to FEMA's structure and funding authority. In the article, Davis emphasized the widespread misunderstanding of FEMA’s role in disaster response, clarifying that the agency is not a first responder but a critical recovery partner. Drawing on her experience managing Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts, she also cautioned against turning over federal disaster funding to states without proper safeguards— “Every penny of taxpayer money should be monitored,” Davis noted, advocating for increased transparency and accountability in disaster funding systems.

Read the full article here: https://lailluminator.com/2025/03/05/louisiana-emergency-officials-weigh-in-on-trumps-call-for-fema-fixes/

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Andrea E. Davis

Andrea Davis is the Founder, President & CEO of The Resiliency Initiative (TRI), a certified Woman-Owned Small Business helping communities and organizations strengthen their ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises. With over 25 years of leadership experience in emergency management, business continuity, and public health—including senior roles at The Walt Disney Company, Walmart, and FEMA—Andrea brings both global expertise and a passion for community resilience. She currently serves as Board Chair for the Northwest Arkansas American Red Cross and as a member of the advisory boards for I-DIEM and the Dr. Lucy Jones Foundation.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaeileendavis/