Alaska Emergency Management Association
Working together to support Alaskans in times of crisis.
Alaska Emergency Management Association
Working together to support Alaskans in times of crisis.
About AKEMA
Our Mission
Professional Certification
Training & Awards
The Alaska Emergency Management Association (AKEMA) is an emergency management nonprofit organization consisting of public sector, private industry, other nonprofits, and specialty agency partners.
Training & Awards
Professional Certification
Training & Awards
Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. We offer a variety of training opportunities and annual awards to make a difference in the careers of our members.
Professional Certification
Professional Certification
Professional Certification
AKEMA offers a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credentialing program to help individuals in Alaska's emergency management community achieve their professional goals.
Support AKEMA Today
Your contribution will be used to ensure our members have access to high-quality training. Every donation counts!
Who is AKEMA? Why Join?
Serving Alaskans with AKEMA
By joining AKEMA you'll be immersed in a professional network of like-minded Alaskans who are dedicated to public service in emergency situations. AKEMA offers Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credentialing, an awards program, and many training resources.
AKEMA Blogs
AKEMA Leaders
Executive Board
Southcentral: Amanda Loach, Emergency Manager, Municipality of Anchorage
Interior: Kate Janoski (Treasurer), Emergency Manager, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Southeast: Mike Pierson, Port Security Specialist, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Southeast Alaska
Southwest: vacant
Far North: David Engel, Emergency Manager, North Slope Borough
Volunteer: Pete Varney, Emergency Manager, Team Rubicon
Tribal: James Benzchawel, Senior Program Manager, Emergency Preparedness, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
At Large: Casey Cook (President), Emergency Manager, Mat-Su Borough
At Large: Bethany Buckingham Follett (Vice President), City of Wasilla
At Large: Deb Whitethorn (Secretary), JMEPG Exercise Planner, Alaska Regional Hospital
At Large: Brenda Ahlberg, Emergency Manager, Kenai Peninsula Borough
At Large: Jason Bauer, Emergency Manager, Mat-Su Borough
Committees
Finance Committee: Kate Janoski (chair), Brenda Ahlberg, Bethany Buckingham Follett
Membership Committee: Bethany Buckingham Follett (chair), Michelle Weston, James Benzschawel, Jason Bauer, Kate Janoski, Kathy Shea
Credentialing Committee: Jason Bauer (chair), Deb Whitehorn, Amanda Loach, Casey Cook, James Benzschawel
Public Outreach Committee: Audrey Gray (chair), Alyssa Farrar, Hillary Palmer, Michelle Weston, Kathy Shea, Jason Bauer, Mike Pierson
General Membership
Thank you to all our current members!
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AKEMA Member Photo Gallery
Vine Road damage after the November 2018 earthquake. Photo courtesy of the Mat-Su Borough.
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