AshBritt

The AshBritt Foundation is grateful for our ongoing partnership and collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Broward. We are proud to be the Family Home Sponsor for the Mejia-Rosales Family and were honored to watch as they received the keys to their new home this past week. Our partnership proves how community involvement and investment are the keys to providing opportunities for advancement.  #ashbrittfoundation #habitatforhumanitybroward #supportlocal

FTEM has Leadership Panels and Talks that attendees can sign up for, just like the one scheduled for Thursday, June 13, comprised of the speakers below! Brittany Castillo is Chief Executive Officer of AshBritt, a national, rapid-response emergency management, logistics, and disaster response contractor. Since 1992, AshBritt has performed more than 400 missions serving 600 clients across the United States and Caribbean. AshBritt is the chosen contractor for government agencies at the local, state, and federal levels including FEMA, DHS, and DOD. Prior to joining AshBritt in 2016, Brittany was an attorney, managed a law practice in Austin, Texas, and was a program manager in Doha, Qatar. She holds a Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University. Gracia Szczech is a Senior Advisor for the McChrystal Group specializing in emergency management with more than 30 years of crosscutting experience responding to and recovering from emergencies and disasters. In 2022 Szczech was named as a recipient of the Presidential Rank Award—the highest honor that can be given to a civil servant—by President Biden in recognition of her years of service in the federal government’s Senior Executive Service. Szczech served as the Regional Administrator for FEMA Region 4 from February 2015 to June 2023, collaborating with partners across eight southeastern states and six federally recognized tribal nations. Anne Bink has spent her career in public service assisting disaster survivors, building resilient communities, and developing and implementing policies and programs in New York State, including paid family leave and education programs. Ms. Bink is an appointee in the Biden-Harris Administration and currently serves at the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Management Agency (FEMA) as Associate Administrator of the Office of Response and Recovery. Erica Bornemann joined AC Disaster Consulting in June 2023 and serves as Vice President of Planning and Risk Reduction where she is responsible for all matters of Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Risk Reduction, Planning and Preparedness, Climate Adaptation and Resilience programs. If you're attending FTEM, be sure to register for this Leadership Panel on Thursday, June 13. Attendees can register for Leadership Panels and Talks by visiting their registration confirmation page and editing their registration at any time. For more information, visit FloridaDisaster.org/FTEM.

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to our Texas Emergency Management Conference event at Billy Bob's! We had a blast meeting all of you and cheering on those armadillo racers! See y'all at the next one! #TEMC #TexasStrong #BillyBobs #ArmadilloRaces #EmergencyPreparedness

It's time for another Leadership Talk speaker highlight! Brittany Castillo is Chief Executive Officer of AshBritt, a national, rapid-response emergency management, logistics, and disaster response contractor. Since 1992, AshBritt has performed more than 400 missions serving 600 clients across the United States and Caribbean. AshBritt is the chosen contractor for government agencies at the local, state, and federal levels including FEMA, DHS, and DOD. Prior to joining AshBritt in 2016, Brittany was an attorney, managed a law practice in Austin, Texas, and was a program manager in Doha, Qatar. She holds a Juris Doctor from The University of Texas School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University. Brittany is known as a vocal advocate for women in business and frequently speaks about increasing and supporting women in the government contracting and emergency management fields. She launched WTFem.org, a repository for resources to help advance women in the emergency management field. Brittany was also appointed to the FEMA National Advisory Council, which advises the FEMA Administrator on all aspects of emergency management. Brittany is Chair of the Pace Center for Girls Board of Trustees, a member of the board of directors of the AshBritt Foundation, 4Girls Foundation, Dress for Success Palm Beaches, and on the Board of Counselors for Equal Justice Works. Brittany’s work as CEO was profiled in Forbes. If you're attending FTEM, be sure to register for Brittany's Leadership Talk on Wednesday, June 12. Attendees can register for Brittany Castillo's Leadership Talk by visiting their registration confirmation page and editing their registration at any time. For more information, visit FloridaDisaster.org/FTEM.

We are excited to see everyone this morning! Brittany Perkins Castillo, CEO of AshBritt, will be a panelist this morning at Texas Emergency Management Conference at the Stronger than the Storm: Tools for Children During a Disaster Response panel. The panel takes place this morning,Thursday, May 30th from 9:00am – 10:00am CT. Join us as we discuss the critical importance of prioritizing children's needs during disaster planning, response, and recovery. This panel, hosted by Stronger Than the Storm, will provide valuable insights and practical tools to ensure our youngest and most vulnerable are protected and supported during emergencies. The session will cover:   🔹 Incorporating children's needs into disaster planning and response  🔹 Training and planning components necessary for proper child care during disasters  🔹 Resources for preparedness activities  🔹 Partnering with nonprofits to ensure kid-friendly shelters and environments Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts and enhance your emergency management strategies to better serve children during disaster events! #EmergencyManagement #DisasterResponse #StrongerThanTheStorm #ChildSafety #TexasConference #SaveTheChildren #AshBritt #CommunityResilience 

Huge thanks to my great friend Brittany Castillo for including #teamEDS and leading by such a fantastic example! #girlsrule

We are excited to be hosting tonight’s party at the Texas Emergency Management Conference. Join us at Billy Bob’s where there will be armadillo racing. First, second and third place winners will receive a belt buckle!!! #tdem #texasemergencymanagementconference #emergencymanagement

AshBritt’s CEO, Brittany Castillo, will speak about the importance of disaster preparedness for children along with a few industry experts, including Anjali Saxena, Greta Wetzel, Nathan Jarvis, and Geoffrey Lowe, M.D. Join Brittany on Thursday, May 30th from 9am – 10am CT.

AshBritt is excited to attend this year's Texas Emergency Management Conference! We will be in Fort Worth, Texas all four days to support our Texas partners in emergency disaster preparedness. Come find us at booth 812 to meet our team members!

What a Powerful Week at the Governor's Hurricane Conference! Our team is energized by the valuable discussions, informative presentations, and inspiring stories shared at the Governor's Hurricane Conference. Thank you to the organizers and all who participated! We're leaving with a renewed sense of purpose as we collaborate on building stronger, more resilient communities. #GovernorsHurricaneConference #CommunityResilience #LearningAndLeading #DisasterPreparedness #hurricaneprep #emergencymanagement