Sustainability and communications professional with nearly a decade of experience across energy efficiency start-ups, property management, research, and engineering, currently leading all sustainability strategies and initiatives for the City of Titusville. She holds an MBA from Virginia... Read More →
Thursday September 24, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT Silver Perch
Alec is the CEO and co-founder of Brizaga, where he leads efforts to advance innovative solutions in adaptation and community resilience. With deep expertise in resilience planning and implementation, he works closely with private industry and communities to develop practical, forward-thinking... Read More →
Director, Program on Sea Level Rise, Climate Central
Dan Rizza leads the FloodVision program at Climate Central, directing a team dedicated to equipping coastal practitioners and communities with the tools, information, and products needed to understand, visualize, communicate, and respond to coastal flooding. The coastal †tools his... Read More →
Sr. Regional Resiliency Planner, Northeast Florida Regional Council
Andrew Prokopiak is a Senior Regional Resiliency Planner with the Northeast Florida Regional Council, specializing in climate resilience, vulnerability assessment, hazard mitigation, and regional adaptation planning. With almost a decade of experience in local and regional planning... Read More →
Thursday September 24, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT Silver Perch
Steve is currently serving as the Division Manager of the Program Management Division within the Office of Financial Management which is overseeing the administration of $411 million of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds from Hurricane Ian (2022), and Hurricanes... Read More →
Thursday September 24, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT Silver Perch
Erin Deady is an attorney and land planner located in Delray Beach, FL. †Her practice focuses on urban planning, resiliency, energy, sustainability, water resources and other environmental regulatory matters.
Thursday September 24, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT Silver Perch
Dr. Lynette Cardoch is Moffatt & Nicholís Director of Resilience & Adaptation, leading collaborative efforts to deliver comprehensive resiliency solutions & adaptation services in the coastal zone. She is an active resident of Miami-Dade County, having participated on the Biscayne... Read More →
Thursday September 24, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT Silver Perch
Mr. Fusaro is a senior program and operations executive with 25+ years of experience leading complex, high‑value initiatives across the public and private sectors. He has managed multimillion‑dollar programs for local, state, and federal agencies and major private clients, consistently... Read More →
Floridaís Chief Resilience Officer, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Nearly 15 years of experience in the Public Sector in Government Administration and Community Development. Strong Technical, Managerial, and Institutional Skills with Proven Experience as a Leader and Team Builder. Certified Floodplain Manager, Certified in Supervisory Management... Read More →
State Hazard Mitigation Officer and Chief of Mitigation, Florida Division of Emergency Management
Laura Dhuwe is the State Hazard Mitigation Officer and Chief of Mitigation for the Florida Division of Emergency Management, where she oversees statewide mitigation planning and administers more than $3 billion in federal and state grant funding. She also directs Floridaís implementation... Read More →
Chief Business Officer, Florida Department of Financial Services
Steven Fielder is the Chief Business Officer for the Florida Department of Financial Services. He graduated from Florida State University and has since worked in Florida state government for many years. Steven has served in various business units and administrative roles in state... Read More →
Thursday September 24, 2026 11:50am - 12:20pm EDT Silver Perch
