Archive for October 2024
Day 1: KEYNOTE: Opening Remarks with Richard Bissen, Mayor of Maui
Day 1: KEYNOTE: Opening Remarks with Richard Bissen, Mayor of Maui “Nothing else mattered more than helping our people… Together, we have the chance to not only rebuild, but to do so in a way that honors our past, supports our present, and secures a resilient future.” —Honorable Richard Bissen 2024 WILDFIRE LEADERSHIP…
Read MoreWELCOME TO DAY 1! From Flames to Futures: Navigating Wildfire Leadership with Hope and Resilience with Jennifer Gray Thompson | Land Acknowledgement with Paʻele Kiakona
WELCOME TO DAY 1! From Flames to Futures: Navigating Wildfire Leadership with Hope and Resilience with Jennifer Gray Thompson | Land Acknowledgement with Paʻele Kiakona “The most important people in the room are the people who have lived it, who went to bed one night and the next day when they woke up, their…
Read MoreHurricane Milton victims could get more generous tax breaks. Senators just need to vote for them.
Story by msn. “I absolutely think Helene should put pressure [on lawmakers to pass the bill],” said Jennifer Gray Thompson, founder and CEO of After the Fire USA, an organization that has helped communities navigate recovery efforts after catastrophic fires. “It can deliver more relief to more people who have already lost everything.” Months…
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