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Deanne Criswell is a nationally recognized leader in emergency management, disaster response, and crisis preparedness, with over 30 years of experience at the local, state, and federal levels. As the 12th Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the first woman to hold the position, she has led the nation\u2019s response to some of the most complex disasters in modern history. Deanne delivers expert insights on disaster resilience, crisis leadership, and the future of emergency preparedness, offering insights shaped by decades of frontline experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Deanne Criswell is a nationally recognized leader in emergency management, disaster response, and crisis preparedness, with over 30 years of experience at the local, state, […]
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