Xavier Castellanos Mosquera

Xavier Castellanos Mosquera serves as Under Secretary General forNational Society Development and Coordination at the InternationalFederation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the world’s largesthumanitarian network, where he leads efforts to strengthen thecapacity, resilience, and operational effectiveness of National Societies worldwide. With four decades of experience in humanitarian operations and National Societydevelopment, he […]

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali

His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, was sworn in as Guyana’s Ninth Executive President on August 2, 2020. Dr Ali is one of two sons of his parents, who are both educators. He was born on April 25, 1980, into a Muslim, Indo-Guyanese family at Leonora, West Coast Demerara. His early education started at Leonora […]

Elizabeth Riley

Ms. Elizabeth Riley is the first female Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency and was appointed to that position on July 1, 2021. She is a committed regionalist with over 22 years experience in the areas of disaster risk management at the regional and international levels and in environmental management. She is […]

Strengthening Global Resilience: CDM Conference 2026 Recap

The Crisis & Disaster Management (CDM) Conference 2026 convened emergency response leaders, government officials, humanitarian organizations, technology innovators, and risk management professionals to address the evolving landscape of global crises. From natural disasters to public health emergencies and cyber disruptions, the event focused on proactive strategies that enhance preparedness, improve response coordination, and accelerate recovery. […]

Strengthening Global Resilience: CDM Conference 2026 Recap

The Crisis & Disaster Management (CDM) Conference 2026 convened emergency response leaders, government officials, humanitarian organizations, technology innovators, and risk management professionals to address the evolving landscape of global crises. From natural disasters to public health emergencies and cyber disruptions, the event focused on proactive strategies that enhance preparedness, improve response coordination, and accelerate recovery. […]

Strengthening Global Resilience: CDM Conference 2026 Recap

The Crisis & Disaster Management (CDM) Conference 2026 convened emergency response leaders, government officials, humanitarian organizations, technology innovators, and risk management professionals to address the evolving landscape of global crises. From natural disasters to public health emergencies and cyber disruptions, the event focused on proactive strategies that enhance preparedness, improve response coordination, and accelerate recovery. […]