TRI’s CEO and Chief Security Officer Speak at National Hurricane Conference

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Written By Andrea E. Davis

🌪️ The Resiliency Initiative was proud to take the stage at the 2025 National Hurricane Conference in New Orleans!

Andrea Davis, President and CEO, and Clinton Preston, Director of Security and Resiliency, led a dynamic session titled "Automating the Future: Transforming Crisis Response & Recovery Through Smart Technology." Their presentation explored how AI and automation tools are revolutionizing emergency management—streamlining crisis communications, speeding up decision-making, and helping organizations respond faster and more effectively.

From showcasing real-world applications to sharing lessons learned from the field, Andrea and Clinton engaged a packed room of fellow professionals dedicated to building stronger, smarter, and more resilient communities.
The future of crisis response is here—and it’s automated.

To learn more about the Resiliency App visit: https://www.theresiliencyinitiative.com/tri-tech-continuity-app

Andrea E. Davis

As the Founder, President and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, a certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), I empower small businesses and communities to become self-reliant through crisis and risk mitigation planning. I have over 20 years of experience in emergency management, business continuity, and public health, working for public, private, and non-profit sectors across various industries and geographies.

My core competencies include strategic policy development, program management, stakeholder engagement, and media relations. I have led global, enterprise-wide crisis management departments for multi-national, Fortune 500 companies, such as The Walt Disney Company and Walmart, overseeing large-scale responses to natural disasters, pandemics, cyberattacks, and social unrest. I have also served as the External Affairs Director for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Louisiana Recovery Office for Hurricane Katrina, managing a recovery portfolio of over $25 billion.

My passion is volunteer service, which led to my selection as the Inaugural Emergency Manager of the Year in 2018 by the International Association of Emergency Managers and my induction into the Women’s Emergency Management Hall of Fame in 2013. Currently, I am Board Chair for the California Resiliency Alliance and the Northwest Arkansas American Red Cross. Additionally, I am an advisory board member for the Institute for Diversity and Inclusion in Emergency Management (I-DIEM) and the Dr. Lucy Jones Foundation.

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