March 30 – April 1, 2025 | Cacapon State Park, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
The Mid-Atlantic Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (DC VOAD, DE VOAD, MD VOAD, PA VOAD, and WV VOAD) in partnership with FEMA Region III are pleased to present: Beyond Band-Aids: Dismantling Systemic Inequities that Fuel Disaster Vulnerability with keynote speaker, Dr. Cassandra R. Davis.
As disaster response agencies, we often respond to the most vulnerable, marginalized, and under-resourced communities affected by disasters. Systemic inequalities already exist for these populations well before a disaster strikes, and they are exacerbated by the disaster. We find ourselves simultaneously “within” and “outside” of these systems. The conference will explore how we strategize, work intentionally, and become aware of our biases in responding from within these positions to bring equitable recovery for everyone.
Conference Fee: $120, includes conference registration as well as lunch, break, and dinner on Monday and breakfast and break on Tuesday. Spouses/significant others are welcome to participate in meals. Meals only registration is $90.
Visit the landing page to Register and see the Conference Brochure: Registration Landing Page
Questions? Please contact Bruce Morgenstern, Conference Registrar, at treasurer@marylandvoad.org.
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Questions: Please contact Bruce Morgenstern with the Conference Registration Committee at treasurer@marylandvoad.org.
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