about nhma

Who We Are

The NHMA promotes natural hazard risk reduction & climate adaptation through planning, adaptation, and mitigation.

This is accomplished by creating a “Whole Community” forum to:

  • Share ideas and experiences
  • Develop a thoughtful and unified voice
  • Promote greater awareness of the social, economic and environmental components of safe and resilient development
  • Create a more equitable, safe and sustainable hazard mitigation programs so that foreseeable natural events do not become disasters.

The NHMA promotes steps to reduce the risk and consequences of natural events with a special emphasis on protecting the most vulnerable populations in our communities.

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Our Approach

Our mission

To serve its members by providing information, networking and professional development opportunities; and to advance the hazard mitigation profession.

Our vision

That NHMA be recognized as the premier national organization of hazard mitigation and risk reduction professionals. Below are links to our Bylaws and and Strategic Plan.

Our Board Members

Executive Board
Brandy Bones

Brandy Bones

NHMA President

Caroline Cunningham

Caroline Cunningham

NHMA Vice President

Michael Sprayberry

Michael Sprayberry

NHMA Board Secretary

Grace Olenzak

Grace Olenzak

NHMA Treasurer

Board Members
Brad Bartholomew

Brad Bartholomew

NHMA Board Member

Nickea Bradley

Nickea Bradley

NHMA Board Member

Laura Dhuwe

Laura Dhuwe

NHMA Board Member

Ned Fernandez

Ned Fernandez

NHMA Board Member

Melanie Gall

Melanie Gall

NHMA Board Member

Garnett, Casey

Casey Garnett

NHMA Board Member

Hiebert

Derrick Hiebert

NHMA Board Member

Thomas Hughes

Thomas Hughes

NHMA Board Member

Jack Krolikowski

Jack Krolikowski

NHMA Board Member

Gary O'Neal

Gary O'Neal

NHMA Board Member

Will Polk

Will Polk

NHMA Board Member

Staff
Edward J. Hecker

Edward J. Hecker

Dr. Heather Kirkland

Dr. Heather Kirkland

Munyaradzi Guveyam

Munyaradzi Guveya

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