Meet Your 2020-2021
Association Board of Directors
*in alphabetical order
Brent Bauman
*autobiography pending
Brent is the interim Director of Membership Relations for the association.
*autobiography pending
Brent is the interim Director of Membership Relations for the association.
Calvin Delisle
Calvin is a former member of the Canadian Forces. Serving as a Signals Operator and Armoured Crewman from 2003-2017. Calvin deployed to Afghanistan in 2007 as part of Operation Athena as well as multiple domestic operations, such as the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Manitoba floods in 2011, and the Calgary floods in 2013. Calvin is currently a full-time student at NAIT, enrolled in the Disaster and Emergency Management diploma program. Calvin is involved in the community in multiple volunteer positions, as a member of the Canadian Red Cross and with the city of St. Albert in their ESS Reception Centre. Calvin is a burn survivor and volunteers his time with the Edmonton Firefighters Burn Treatment Society. He joined the AAEM Board in the fall of 2020 as the Communications and Marketing Director.
Calvin is a former member of the Canadian Forces. Serving as a Signals Operator and Armoured Crewman from 2003-2017. Calvin deployed to Afghanistan in 2007 as part of Operation Athena as well as multiple domestic operations, such as the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Manitoba floods in 2011, and the Calgary floods in 2013. Calvin is currently a full-time student at NAIT, enrolled in the Disaster and Emergency Management diploma program. Calvin is involved in the community in multiple volunteer positions, as a member of the Canadian Red Cross and with the city of St. Albert in their ESS Reception Centre. Calvin is a burn survivor and volunteers his time with the Edmonton Firefighters Burn Treatment Society. He joined the AAEM Board in the fall of 2020 as the Communications and Marketing Director.
Sean Driscoll
Sean is a second-year student in the Disaster and Emergency Management Program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton. Sean is actively engaging with professionals and other students by volunteering in his community, the Canadian Red Cross, and engaging with local and federal politicians. Sean joined the AAEM with the hopes of networking and learning more about Emergency Management from Emergency Managers across the country. Previously, Sean spent 20 years in the construction industry, working his way up to a leadership position, assisting in the development of training programs and mentorships. Sean also has a diploma in Urban and Rural Planning, from Holland College in PEI. Sean is the interim Director of Student Engagement for the association.
Sean is a second-year student in the Disaster and Emergency Management Program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton. Sean is actively engaging with professionals and other students by volunteering in his community, the Canadian Red Cross, and engaging with local and federal politicians. Sean joined the AAEM with the hopes of networking and learning more about Emergency Management from Emergency Managers across the country. Previously, Sean spent 20 years in the construction industry, working his way up to a leadership position, assisting in the development of training programs and mentorships. Sean also has a diploma in Urban and Rural Planning, from Holland College in PEI. Sean is the interim Director of Student Engagement for the association.
Melissa Fougere
Melissa has been employed with the Canadian Red Cross since October 2008 on the Emergency Management team. Since joining the Red Cross, Melissa has held various roles within the Emergency Management program, at the field and senior management level, she has held her current role in Alberta as Sr. Manager, Emergency Management, Alberta and Northwest Territories since 2018, after exiting the Alberta Fires Recovery Manager role. Prior to her move to Alberta in 2016, Melissa worked in Emergency Management in Ontario. Her disaster and emergency management portfolio includes holding organizational leadership positions in some of the largest domestic disasters in recent times; Southern Alberta floods, Alberta fires (Fort McMurray), BC Fires, Indigenous evacuations for various events in Northern Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia, she also supported the Syrian arrivals to Canada response and most recently held an organizational lead position for COVID-19 Government of Canada repatriation of Citizens and Permanent Residents from China. Melissa holds a Master’s Degree in Disaster and Emergency Management from Royal Roads University, Undergraduate Degree in Community Studies and Psychology from Cape Breton University, as well as Social Work and Addictions Counselling Diploma’s from colleges in Ontario and Nova Scotia. Melissa’s career started in the mental health field and along the journey shifted to Emergency Management and she has never looked back. Melissa was excited to take on the interim role of Vice President on the AAEM Board of Directors, as she had been involved with the Ontario Association of Emergency Managers for many years prior to coming to Alberta and saw how invaluable it was to growth in the field. Melissa wanted to become involved in the development of the association in Alberta, to enhance collaboration within all sectors of emergency management, support the building of a safe community of practice and a learning platform for all who may be involved in an emergency/disaster event to get to know and grow together before an event. Melissa is passionate about developing leaders, with a special commitment to those just entering the field to those wishing to progress their career from entry level to middle and senior management. Melissa feels that an inclusive community like AAEM and strong mentors is what contributed to her growth and accomplishments throughout her career in Emergency Management.
Melissa has been employed with the Canadian Red Cross since October 2008 on the Emergency Management team. Since joining the Red Cross, Melissa has held various roles within the Emergency Management program, at the field and senior management level, she has held her current role in Alberta as Sr. Manager, Emergency Management, Alberta and Northwest Territories since 2018, after exiting the Alberta Fires Recovery Manager role. Prior to her move to Alberta in 2016, Melissa worked in Emergency Management in Ontario. Her disaster and emergency management portfolio includes holding organizational leadership positions in some of the largest domestic disasters in recent times; Southern Alberta floods, Alberta fires (Fort McMurray), BC Fires, Indigenous evacuations for various events in Northern Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia, she also supported the Syrian arrivals to Canada response and most recently held an organizational lead position for COVID-19 Government of Canada repatriation of Citizens and Permanent Residents from China. Melissa holds a Master’s Degree in Disaster and Emergency Management from Royal Roads University, Undergraduate Degree in Community Studies and Psychology from Cape Breton University, as well as Social Work and Addictions Counselling Diploma’s from colleges in Ontario and Nova Scotia. Melissa’s career started in the mental health field and along the journey shifted to Emergency Management and she has never looked back. Melissa was excited to take on the interim role of Vice President on the AAEM Board of Directors, as she had been involved with the Ontario Association of Emergency Managers for many years prior to coming to Alberta and saw how invaluable it was to growth in the field. Melissa wanted to become involved in the development of the association in Alberta, to enhance collaboration within all sectors of emergency management, support the building of a safe community of practice and a learning platform for all who may be involved in an emergency/disaster event to get to know and grow together before an event. Melissa is passionate about developing leaders, with a special commitment to those just entering the field to those wishing to progress their career from entry level to middle and senior management. Melissa feels that an inclusive community like AAEM and strong mentors is what contributed to her growth and accomplishments throughout her career in Emergency Management.
Brad Ison
Brad is the Founder and CEO of Hazardscape, a virtual community that is preparing for the next generation of disaster and emergency management. After 10 years and multiple manager and senior manager roles he left the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) in April 2020. Brad serves on the AAEM board because he believes it is time for the Alberta disaster and emergency management community to lead itself into the future. Brad has served as the Duty Manager and Operations Section Chief for the Government of Alberta’s Provincial Operations Centre. Acted as Incident Commander during provincial full-scale functional exercises for multiple operational periods, was co-lead for the 2011 Slave Lake wildfire emergency social services coordination team, was part of the re-entry planning team at the 2013 southern Alberta flood Emergency Operations Centre, and led the planning and operations for over two dozen disaster recovery intake centers. His last role with AEMA was Director, Training, Accreditation, and Standards and Chair of Incident Command System Alberta. Brad is the interim Secretary for the association.
Brad is the Founder and CEO of Hazardscape, a virtual community that is preparing for the next generation of disaster and emergency management. After 10 years and multiple manager and senior manager roles he left the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) in April 2020. Brad serves on the AAEM board because he believes it is time for the Alberta disaster and emergency management community to lead itself into the future. Brad has served as the Duty Manager and Operations Section Chief for the Government of Alberta’s Provincial Operations Centre. Acted as Incident Commander during provincial full-scale functional exercises for multiple operational periods, was co-lead for the 2011 Slave Lake wildfire emergency social services coordination team, was part of the re-entry planning team at the 2013 southern Alberta flood Emergency Operations Centre, and led the planning and operations for over two dozen disaster recovery intake centers. His last role with AEMA was Director, Training, Accreditation, and Standards and Chair of Incident Command System Alberta. Brad is the interim Secretary for the association.
Caitlin Miller
Caitlin is the Supervisor of Emergency Preparedness, Public Safety and Security for the Community & Recreation Facilities Branch in the Citizen Services Department of the City of Edmonton. Caitlin started her career as a lifeguard, participating in simulated emergency response scenarios and eventually leading and organizing lifeguard competitions. Now, she is coordinates and develops Emergency Response & Preparedness training for over 2,000 employees working across 80 facilities. Caitlin is currently enrolled at Wilfrid Laurier University in the Masters of Public Safety Program. She joined the AAEM board because she believes that interagency cooperation and community engagement start through networking opportunities and relationship-building. Caitlin is the interim Director of Professional Development for the association.
Caitlin is the Supervisor of Emergency Preparedness, Public Safety and Security for the Community & Recreation Facilities Branch in the Citizen Services Department of the City of Edmonton. Caitlin started her career as a lifeguard, participating in simulated emergency response scenarios and eventually leading and organizing lifeguard competitions. Now, she is coordinates and develops Emergency Response & Preparedness training for over 2,000 employees working across 80 facilities. Caitlin is currently enrolled at Wilfrid Laurier University in the Masters of Public Safety Program. She joined the AAEM board because she believes that interagency cooperation and community engagement start through networking opportunities and relationship-building. Caitlin is the interim Director of Professional Development for the association.
Russ Nelson
Russ has been an active member of the Canadian Armed Forces since 2003, serving as an Infantry Soldier (2003-2008), and as a Medical Technician (2008-present). He had the privilege of deploying internationally to Afghanistan in 2009 on Task Force 3-09 (Operation Athena Rotation 8) and domestically in 2013 to the Calgary Floods as a part of Operation LENTUS. Since 2006 Russ has been involved with civilian emergency services in one form or another beginning in both Canadian & USA metro emergency medical services operations, and eventually working in emergency environments ranging from remote arctic medical clinics, hyperbaric chamber facilities, volunteer fire departments, wildfire firefighter medical support & also has experience providing medical support and advanced rescuer education to expedition groups. Russ completed his Master's Degree in Disaster and Emergency Management through Royal Roads University in 2018, and is employed as an Emergency Management Officer with a Canadian Provincial Healthcare Emergency Management team, working with hospital-based emergency management groups & acting as a liaison with municipal and industrial emergency preparedness organizations. Russ founded the Alberta Association of Emergency Managers in August 2019, (incorporated as an Alberta Society on Friday November 13, 2020) is acting as the interim President for the association, and continues to work casually with various non-profit organizations.
Russ has been an active member of the Canadian Armed Forces since 2003, serving as an Infantry Soldier (2003-2008), and as a Medical Technician (2008-present). He had the privilege of deploying internationally to Afghanistan in 2009 on Task Force 3-09 (Operation Athena Rotation 8) and domestically in 2013 to the Calgary Floods as a part of Operation LENTUS. Since 2006 Russ has been involved with civilian emergency services in one form or another beginning in both Canadian & USA metro emergency medical services operations, and eventually working in emergency environments ranging from remote arctic medical clinics, hyperbaric chamber facilities, volunteer fire departments, wildfire firefighter medical support & also has experience providing medical support and advanced rescuer education to expedition groups. Russ completed his Master's Degree in Disaster and Emergency Management through Royal Roads University in 2018, and is employed as an Emergency Management Officer with a Canadian Provincial Healthcare Emergency Management team, working with hospital-based emergency management groups & acting as a liaison with municipal and industrial emergency preparedness organizations. Russ founded the Alberta Association of Emergency Managers in August 2019, (incorporated as an Alberta Society on Friday November 13, 2020) is acting as the interim President for the association, and continues to work casually with various non-profit organizations.
