Executive Committee 

Sean Caffrey    Brooke Burton     Charles Blankenship

Hezedean Smith

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Chair: Naila Francies, Co-Chair: Xavier De La Rosa, Board Liaison: Carolina Snypes

Help NEMSMA ensure that every EMS professional is represented at the table and that NEMSMA practices, initiatives, and processes reflect diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We are actively seeking volunteers, to be a part of the NEMSMA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

Education

Chair: Macara Trusty, Board Liaison: Brooke Burton

This group is responsible for the development, creation and production of all educational sessions, courses and curricula, produced by, in the name of or branded as a product of NEMSMA that does not include the FTEP program or the EMS officers’ credentialing examinations preparation courses.

External Affairs and Policy

Chair: Chad Abrams, Board Liason: Carolina Snypes

The External Affairs and Policy Committee is a vital body dedicated to shaping and advancing the organization’s stance on various public policy matters and fostering meaningful relationships with external stakeholders. Comprised of knowledgeable and influential individuals, the committee is responsible for conducting comprehensive research and analysis of pressing policy issues affecting the organization and its stakeholders.

Through rigorous deliberation, the committee formulates well-informed position papers, policy recommendations, and advocacy strategies. These documents serve as the organization’s official standpoints on matters ranging from legislative proposals to global policy initiatives, aiming to influence positive change and promote the organization’s values and objectives.

In addition to its policy-oriented functions, the committee actively engages with external partners, such as government agencies, NGOs, industry associations, and other relevant entities. This engagement facilitates collaboration, builds partnerships, and fosters open dialogue, enabling the organization to have a significant impact on policy-making processes at local, national, and international levels.

The External Affairs and Policy Committee operates with a vision to create a positive and lasting impact on the communities it serves. By advocating for progressive policies and fostering fruitful collaborations, the committee plays a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission and contributing to the betterment of society as a whole.

Membership Engagement

Chair: Jakub Mrozek, Board Liaison: Xavier De La Rosa

This group is responsible for the development of membership recruitment, growth and retention strategies and development of sponsorship and similar funding programs, as well as the strategy for and activity of recruiting organizations—or persons—as sponsors. This group is responsible for coordinating the distribution of all NEMSMA-branded content produced for the EMS media and profession, the production of the newsletter, content for the website and future association publications, including research periodicals.

Quality

Chair: Anthony Tucci, Board Liaison: Brooke Burton

This group is responsible for the development of operational and clinical service metrics for the assessment of performance, as well as improvement methodologies and mechanisms. This committee also develops a competency and credentialing process to complement NEMSMA’s current EMS Officers’ program.

For more information and to volunteer, email: info@nemsma.org