WHO WE ARE

Guided by its bylaws, EMEAA is governed by a Board of Directors who are responsible for leading the association's efforts based on its mission, vision and strategic objectives.

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MISSION

A collaborative community promoting Emergency Management External Affairs knowledge, history, experience, global best practices, professional development, and thought leadership within the profession.

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VISION 

To become the preeminent national communication association with a reputation for providing meaningful, measurable, and visible results that enhance the positive impact and reputation of our community of professionals. 

 

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

 

Guiding PrinciplesBuilding Community

We are a community of former, current and future Emergency Management External Affairs practitioners. We aim to build that community into an organization that finds the best ways for each and every member to gain and contribute however they can. 

 

  

Fostering Relationships

Words matter.  Understanding matters more.  People matter most.  Our members, collaborators, customers, and the public are paramount to an inclusive environment and every decision we make. We will create bridges and pathways to allow all our members to connect, reconnect, share knowledge and recall great memories. We will lift up our members and help each other thrive.

  

Embracing Collaboration

Our whole is greater than the sum of our parts.  Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Empowerment, and Effective Communication will be our litmus test for success.

 

Promoting Communication Global Best Practices

Providing excellent customer service, producing high-quality goods and/or services consistently, reliably, and responsibly that meet or exceed industry standards. 

  

Doing the Right Thing

All of this will be grounded in always taking the high road and maintaining the highest integrity in our words and actions. 

 

Leading By Supporting 

Guiding team members and the profession to success through encouragement, positivity,  a healthy work environment and improved job satisfaction.

 

Operating Transparently

We will ensure honest sharing and accounting of all information needed to ensure an informed and invested membership as well as the trust of those stakeholders we serve.

 

Always adding value

Everything we do should be focused on how we will benefit our members, stakeholders and the publics impacted by disaster.

 

Honoring legacies

We will  recognize and pay tribute to those who have made historical contributions to the external affairs field by ensuring their service, experiences, and lessons are shared with the new generation of leaders.