Soraya Sutherlin, Emergency Manager, CEM

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Soraya Sutherlin, Emergency Manager, CEM

Certified Emergency Manager, CEM The purpose of this page is to help people prepare themselves and their families for disasters.

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03/02/2026

Over the past two weeks my company and team had the opportunity to work alongside the incredible team at , supporting training and coordination within their Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Across more than 40 school sites, I saw a level of dedication and commitment that truly defines what preparedness should look like. District leadership, site administrators, and staff leaned in, asked hard questions, and worked through complex, real-world scenarios with focus and intention. From establishing clear command and control to strengthening communication, situational awareness, and resource coordination, every conversation and every decision reflected a shared priority: protecting students and supporting their school communities.

Grateful to partner with a district that is not only investing in planning and training, but in people, leadership, and readiness. 👊

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09/24/2025

Whirlwind of the past 24-hrs 👀 LAX ✈️ PHX ✈️ LAX

This morning I had the privilege of delivering the at the Arizona Emergency Management Conference

The profoundly affected lives, from the communities devastated to the responders who stood on the front lines. Sharing these experiences matters.

The good, the difficult, and the hard-earned lessons all carry value. By telling our stories honestly, we grow stronger together and prepare more effectively for what comes next.

09/15/2025

Beyond humbled to be asked to speak at the conference! Excited to see everyone next week!🙏

08/18/2025

Honored to give the address for the this morning for the 2025-2026 school year!

We explored the “power of three” as a framework for shaping narratives, approaching everyday challenges, and cultivating a culture of safety and trust on campus. It’s always inspiring to see a district so committed to preparing both staff and students for whatever comes their way. Thank you for having me! 🙏

08/14/2025

What an incredible week at the IAEM-USA Region 9 Symposium. I was honored to moderate the Hawaii State Administrator panel and deliver Wednesday’s keynote on , , and —sharing my personal and professional reckoning with the . I’m deeply grateful to everyone who listened so intently and shared how the session resonated with them. Thank you for the opportunity to do what I love. 🙏

07/18/2025

When and invite you to speak at their course on and , the answer is an easy yes.

It was an incredible honor to share insights with such engaged, thoughtful participants—and to be part of a program dedicated to preparing leaders for high-stakes moments. I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity and for the meaningful conversations that followed.

We laughed and I cried (always so telling the experiences I’ve lived through) and my future MIT-er was there to experience it all. 🙏

06/19/2025

Two powerful days training the incredible staff and administrators at on , , and 💪

At one point, I asked who had trained with me before—and every single hand went up. 🙌 Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it.

But the real win? Staff remembered the training. They could speak to it, apply it, and reflect on how to get even better. That’s the magic. 💥

05/08/2025

Honored to speak at the in San Francisco today.

With over a decade in crisis communications, I’ve learned that our words don’t just inform—they shape decisions, emotions, and outcomes. Today’s session focused on the power of storytelling in emergency response: how to “feel the facts” and deliver messages that truly resonate.

As PIOs, our words matter. They carry weight, influence, and responsibility.

Grateful for the thoughtful engagement from everyone in the room. It’s never perfect, but we can always do better—for the people we serve.

04/11/2025

Emergency Management Safety Partners conducted and training for teachers and staff at as part of a comprehensive, year-long program. This initiative is designed to enhance by strengthening preparedness, mitigation, and response capabilities on school campuses.

Having worked with school districts across California, I can confidently say that demonstrates a true commitment to student safety. Their continued investment in staff training and emergency preparedness reflects not only compliance—but a genuine dedication to doing things the right way.

01/31/2025

Today I had the pleasure to speak at the 2025 Fire Operations Summit at the Campus on .

Thank you to for inviting me.

A key takeaway from today was harnessing the power of where you are and how powerful maps can be in communication and storytelling.

Thank you to everyone who came to listen, share, and collaborate on these innovative ideas. It’s how we move the world forward.

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http://emergencymanagementsafetypartners.com/

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