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…

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WELCOME 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…

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Encore: Prepared Citizen, Prepared Community— Checklist of Essential Supplies to Extend Your Impact with Joshua Farrell (PART 2)

Man with dark hair and earphones sits indoors, a go bag visible beside him, with photos and hanging decor on the wall behind—a subtle nod to how to prepare for disaster.

Encore: Prepared Citizen, Prepared Community— Checklist of Essential Supplies to Extend Your Impact with Joshua Farrell (PART 2)   “Be prepared so you can help, because everyone needs everybody in this situation.” –Joshua Farrell   Preparation isn’t just about survival— it’s about having the capacity to help others. Our ability to lend a hand can…

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Encore: Prepared Citizen, Prepared Community— Checklist of Essentials for Your Go-Bag with Josh Farrell (Part 1)

Man with dark hair and earphones sits indoors, a go bag visible beside him, with photos and hanging decor on the wall behind—a subtle nod to how to prepare for disaster.

Encore: Prepared Citizen, Prepared Community— Checklist of Essentials for Your Go-Bag with Josh Farrell (Part 1)   “If you’re prepared, you’re not freaking out, you’re taken care of, and you can help other people.” -Joshua Farrell   Being prepared for disaster is crucial for citizens and communities alike. When emergencies like wildfires or other natural…

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Encore: How Unexpected Moments Can Reveal Your Inner Leader with Jocksana Corona

A graduate in a gown stands on grass near a display of small Class of 2020 signs, celebrating achievement and reflecting on lessons like How to be an Emergent Leader with Jocksana Corona.

Encore: How Unexpected Moments Can Reveal Your Inner Leader with Jocksana Corona   “Being a volunteer is a privilege…  I wasn’t documented so I volunteered a lot. And that volunteer work led many doors to be opened up for me.” –Jocksana Corona   When disaster strikes a community, ordinary people frequently discover an inner strength…

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Encore: How to Rebuild as a Public Sector Official with Tennis Wick

Man in a vest stands on a foggy worksite with two workers in safety gear and cut logs behind him, possibly discussing a rebuild permit as overseen by Tennis Wick.

Encore: How to Rebuild as a Public Sector Official with Tennis Wick   “You’re in that place where disaster hasn’t hit you, but you know it’s coming. Start training now.” -Tennis Wick   In the aftermath of the devastating 2017 wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes in Sonoma County, Tennis Wick found himself at the…

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