Dealing with Resilience Industry Layoffs: Proactive Preparation & Navigating the Aftermath
2023-11-09 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Dealing with Resilience Industry Layoffs: Proactive Preparation & Navigating the Aftermath
Ever worried about layoffs in the resilience industry? We’ve got something lined up just for you! Join Shane Mathew, Founder and Managing Partner at Stone Risk Consulting, to hear about his personal journey, including the proactive steps he took prior to his layoff from Zoom Video Communications. Shane will shed light on the critical issue of layoffs and underscore the essence of anticipation and adaptability. By the end of this session, you will understand how to actively gear up for possible layoffs and steer through the aftermath. This knowledge is vital for ensuring a lasting and successful career in the resilience industry.
Date: November 9th
Time: 11:30am-1pm PST
Venue: Virtual Program
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SFACP & BRMA Tour of the State Operations Center (Transportation provided)
2023-11-30 07:00 - 16:30 | California State Emergency Operations Center (SOC), 10370 Peter A McCuen Blvd., Mather, CA, 95655, United States
SFACP & BRMA Tour of the State Operations Center (Transportation provided)
NOTE: This is an extended invitation from our SF ACP friends to BRMA members.

Please join us to learn more about the State of California Emergency Management Program including a Tour of the State Operations Center!

All guests must bring and present Government IDs.

Transportation & Lunch will be provided!

Casual business . Please bring a jacket as we may be outdoors briefly.

There will be 2 3 pick up locations for our chartered bus:

7:00 am Depart Facebook Menlo Park Campus
7:15 am Depart Facebook Newark Campus
7:45 am Depart Bollinger Canyon Park & Ride, San Ramon CA

Address: Cal OES Blg E Santa Catalina Room z10370 Peter A McCuen BlvdMather CA 95655Revised Schedule:9:30AM – 1:00PM (See extended Schedule below. Attendees can join at Venue)
Details7:00AM Depart Facebook, Menlo Park CA (Arrive 15 mins early to clear security)7:15AM Depart Facebook, Newark CA (Arrive 15 mins early to clear security)7:45AM Depart 7051 Bollinger Canyon Park & Ride, San Ramon CA9:30AM Arrive at Cal OES / Security Check in9:40AM Opening remarks / Business Operations Center – Abby Browning & Joe Hearn10:00AM Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz) – OutsmartDisaster Program – Clair Whitmer10:30AM Cal OES Fire and Rescue – Urban Search & Rescue – Chief Larry Collins11:00AM Cal OES Seismic Hazards Branch – Earthquake and Early Warning – YvetteLaDuke11:30AM California Cybersecurity Integration Center (Cal-CSIC) – Gerard Laygui12:00PM California State Threat Assessment Center (STAC) – Critical InfrastructureProtection Unit (CIP) – Tom Ducker12:30PM SOC Tour – Cal OES Bldg A – 3650 Schreiver Ave. Mather, CA 956551:00PM End of visit / Lunch4:00PM Return to Bollinger Canyon Park & Ride, San Ramon CA4:30PM Return to Facebook, Newark CA5:00PM Return to Facebook, Menlo Park CA
Please direct questions to Roland Kelly rkelly@fusionrm.com +1 (650) 208 8803
Government Issued Photo ID required
Date: November 30th
Time: 7:00am-4:30pm PST
Venue: 10370 Peter A McCuen Blvd., Mather, CA 95655
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BRMA Annual Membership Celebration
2023-12-08 11:00 - 14:30 | Pinstripes, 36 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA, 94403, United States
BRMA Invites you to its Annual Members’ Celebration!
Join us on December 8, 2023, as we celebrate another year with an afternoon of fun, food, connection, and celebration!
Members are invited to a celebration at Pinstripes in San Mateo, featuring:

BRMA’s Annual Meeting – Election results, BRMA’s performance and future plans
Luncheon + Bowling – Enjoy tasty food, friendly competition and camaraderie
Networking – Get to know your fellow members

BRMA members are invited to attend this event at no cost (alcoholic beverages must be purchased separately). Only 25 spots are available, so please RSVP by November 30 to make sure you’re there!
Come celebrate another memorable year with BRMA and look forward to a successful 2024. Let’s wrap up the year with a bang and make plans for an even better 2024 at BRMA. Are you ready?
Date: December 8, 2023
Time: 11:00-2:30pm PT
Where: Pinstripes, San Mateo, CA
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LEAP With BRMA - Networking Happy Hour
2024-02-29 15:30 - 18:30 | Laughing Monk Brewing – Sunnyvale, 1235 Oakmead Parkway, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085
Join us for an exclusive networking happy hour where you can connect with peers, share insights, and leap into 2024’s opportunities with enthusiasm. Don’t miss this chance to expand your professional network in the business resilience community.

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Disasters Expo Miami
2024-03-06 - 2024-03-07
We are proud to be in partnership with Disasters Expo USA! The leading event mitigating the world’s most costly disasters is coming up on March 6th & 7th in Miami and we wanted to invite you to attend for free!
This will be a crucial chance to come face to face with leading suppliers and to gain knowledge from renowned keynote speakers from the likes of FEMA, NASA & NOAA. Enter into an exciting, educational epicenter, ample with vital networking opportunities and an extensive variety of the latest disaster response, recovery and preparedness solutions.
Tickets are going from $119 but using our exclusive link BRMA members can register for FREE: Disasters Expo Miami – this is not one to be missed! Use code: BRMA100

Tabletop Design with AI
2024-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Join us for the “Tabletop Design with AI” mini-course on Thursday, March 28 from 1pm-3pm PST, an exclusive opportunity tailored for professionals in crisis management and business continuity planning.
This session will delve into the transformative potential of ChatGPT and other Language Learning Models, focusing on their application in creating dynamic, AI-generated tabletop exercises.
Participants will explore the capabilities of ChatGPT, master the art of prompt engineering for precise, actionable responses, and learn to design immersive scenarios that realistically simulate crisis situations.
Speaker:
Shane Mathew, serves as the founder and managing partner at Stone Risk Consulting, a full service consultancy focused on building practical resilience.
Over his career, Shane has served in various leadership roles in Crisis Management, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery.
Shane is a Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) and enjoys working with organizations that are starting their journey towards resiliency and want to make creative & cost-effective impacts that reduce risk.
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SF Falling: A Live Earthquake Tabletop Exercise
2024-04-18 12:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Experience
BRMA Partner Event with ASIS
Participate in an Engaging, Impactful, Earthquake Preparedness Workshop
Date: Thursday, April 18thTime: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM PTLocation: eBay San Jose, CA
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Most organizations are not prepared to manage seismic risks. Earthquake preparedness is more than a matter of regulatory compliance; it involves assessing the resilience of your infrastructure against earthquakes, emergency response coordination with local authorities and stakeholders, and business continuity planning to develop strategies to maintain essential operations and minimize disruptions following an earthquake.
Join this in-person interactive tabletop exercise on April 18th, 2024, led by Rob Burton, Principal at PreparedEx, and Chris Hurst, Vice President of Global Risk and Intelligence Services at OnSolve to improve your organization’s readiness for earthquakes.
Attendees will learn:

What an effective and engaging tabletop exercise looks like
A framework for designing and delivering your own earthquake or other simulation exercise
Insights to update emergency response plans and business continuity plans
The importance of timely and accurate intelligence and proactively documenting event information
Why you need a means to quickly communicate internally and externally

Are You Ready to Strengthen Your Earthquake Preparedness? Bring your team and work through this highly realistic scenario! This tabletop exercise is essential for training and evaluating corporate leaders, law enforcement bodies, security teams, executive groups, and other relevant parties.
Hosts:Rob Burton, CEO, Preparedex and Chris Hurst, VP Global Risk and Intelligence Services, Onsolve

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An Introduction to Control-Based Resilience
2024-04-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Experience
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Traditional Resilience Programs often face challenges with stakeholder engagement, articulating value, and ensuring scalability. In this transformative webinar, Scott Baldwin introduces a pioneering paradigm for Operational Resilience known as Control-Based Resilience (CBR). First implemented at Netflix, and later validated at AWS, CBR shifts the focus towards:
– Emphasizing preventative and proactive resilience measures.
– Employing quantifiable and intuitive metrics for clear insights.
– Enhancing risk identification and mitigation processes.
– Streamlining methodology for greater scalability and partner acceptance.
Discover how CBR not only elevates your resilience program’s effectiveness but also significantly boosts your Return on Investment (ROI).
Join us to learn about this innovative approach to Operational Resilience and elevate your program’s value and impact.
Date: April 25thTime: 11:00 AM -12:30 PM PT
Speaker:Scott Baldwin, MBCI, CBCP has over 20 years of experience in Crisis Management, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Operational Resilience. He has built and led resilience programs for international tech giants including AWS, Netflix, Symantec, and eBay.
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LEAP With BRMA Networking Happy Hour - May Edition
2024-05-16 16:00 - 18:30 | jack’s brewing company, 39176 Argonaut Way, Fremont, CA, 94538, United States
To celebrate the Year of the Dragon and a leap year, BRMA is excited to host the SECOND in a series of networking happy hour events that follow the DRAGON as it LEAPS from city to city across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. We invite you to cultivate meaningful connections with colleagues, mentors, and industry leaders.
Join Us for LEAP with BRMA May Networking Happy Hour!
When: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM PT
Where: Jack’s Brewing Company, 39176 Argonaut Way, Fremont, CA 94538
Celebrate this transformative year by connecting with fellow professionals in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Enjoy craft brews, delicious appetizers, and stimulating conversation. Expand your network, forge new connections, discover potential collaborations, and LEAP with BRMA!
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LEAP With BRMA Networking Happy Hour - June Edition
2024-06-27 16:00 - 18:30 | Oasis, 780 Main St, Pleasanton, 94566, United States
NEXT LEAP PLEASANTON!!
Join us for the THIRD installment of our highly anticipated networking happy hour event series, where the DRAGON leaps from city to city, spreading joy and camaraderie across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California.
Join Us for LEAP with BRMA June Networking Happy Hour!
When: Thursday, June 27, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM PT
Where: Oasis Restaurant & Wine Lounge, 780 Main St, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Celebrate this transformative year by connecting with fellow professionals in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Enjoy craft brews, delicious appetizers, and stimulating conversation. Expand your network, forge new connections, discover potential collaborations, and LEAP with BRMA!
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Empowering Resilience: Introducing the BRMA Business Impact Analysis Repository
2024-07-11 11:00 - 12:30
Empowering Resilience: Introducing the BRMA Business Impact Analysis Repository

The Business Resilience Management Association (BRMA) is proud to launch a new initiative, the Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Repository. This platform is designed to build a strong community exchange around business impact analysis. Our members can submit BIA questions, which will then be sorted into categories and reviewed through a community-driven process similar to a Reddit-style voting system.
This user-friendly approach allows members to identify and prioritize the most relevant and insightful questions in each category. The repository aims to:

Deepen understanding of key BIA topics through shared insights.
Increase member involvement with an easy-to-use, transparent review system.
Highlight and address the most significant challenges in business resilience.

Join us for an informative webinar to explore this new tool, designed to enhance the sharing of important BIA knowledge and to improve the effectiveness and scope of our resilience programs. Learn how your contributions can make a difference and lead to stronger resilience strategies across our industries.
Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm PT
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Practical Steps to Building an Adaptive Business Continuity Program with Mark Armour, cABCF
2024-08-29 11:00 - 12:30 | Online Event
EVENT TITLE: Practical Steps to Building an Adaptive Business Continuity Program with Mark Armour, cABCF
DATE: August 29, 2024
TIME: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm PT
LOCATION: Virtual Event
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Adaptive Business Continuity deliberately does not define a process or lifecycle for the execution of BC Program work. That can make it challenging for people looking to implement Adaptive at their organization or simply move to a more Adaptive approach.
Fear not! This session will provide some clear direction on where to start, along with practical options for execution.
Join us as Mark Armour provides clear guidance on where to start and practical options for implementing an Adaptive BC program.
In this presentation, you will:

Understand the core principles of Adaptive Business Continuity
Learn how to establish a framework for your organization’s BC program
Discover practical strategies for implementing Adaptive BC principles
Gain insights from real-world examples and case studies

SPEAKER:
Mark Armour, cABCF
Mark Armour is a Resilience industry leader with over 20 years of experience in the field. Mark has been instrumental in the implementation and leadership of several global business continuity and crisis management programs. More importantly, Mark has been directly involved in corporate response and recovery for hundreds of events, from IT outages and natural disasters to pandemics.
Mark is the author, along with David Lindstedt, PhD, of the Adaptive Business Continuity Manifesto and the book, Adaptive Business Continuity: A New Approach. He has written articles for the Journal of Business Continuity and Emergency Planning, the only peer reviewed publication in the profession. He has spoken on podcasts and at conferences, including Continuity Insights, Disaster Recovery Journal, the World Conference on Disaster Management and the ACP Leadership Council. He is currently the Sr. Director of Global Resilience at Brink’s, Incorporated, the worldwide leader in secure logistics and cash management solutions.
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Disasters Expo USA
2024-09-05 - 2024-09-06 | Los Angeles Convention Center
EVENT TITLE: Save the Date for Disasters Expo USA
DATE: September 5th and 6th, 2024
LOCATION: Los Angeles Convention Center
ABOUT THE EVENT:
We are so excited to announce our partnership with Disasters Expo USA in California on September 5th & 6th at the Los Angeles Convention Center!
Disasters Expo USA is the USA’s leading event dedicated to mitigating the consequences of the most costly disasters, emphasizing preparation, response, and recovery tactics. The event’s programming is set to open discussions surrounding the positive aspects of rebuilding a community after a disaster, building a foundation of resilience, and forming a culture of readiness.
On September 5th & 6th, the Los Angeles Convention Center will feature an unrivaled program of insightful presentations, seminars, and demonstrations, providing the audience with time-crafted perspectives on disaster management and emergency responses. It’s set to feature some of the biggest names from across disaster management, making it an unmissable learning opportunity for anyone in the industry.
Disasters Expo USA will also offer a unique chance to discover and test the latest technologies in emergency response and preparedness, with an extensive exhibition hall full of the most forward-thinking innovators the sector has to offer.
Make sure to save the dates – September 5th & 6th – for Disasters Expo USA.
We’re offering our trusted community an exclusive promo code: BRMA100 – meaning you can enjoy everything the show has to offer for free.
Register for your tickets here.https://tinyurl.com/mtnpuzy3

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LEAP With BRMA Networking Happy Hour - September Edition
2024-09-26 16:00 - 18:30 | Out of Bounds Craft Kitchen and Biergarten, 13407 Folsom Blvd, Folsom, CA, 95630, United States
NEXT LEAP SACRAMENTO!!
Join us for the FOURTH installment of our highly anticipated networking happy hour event series, where the DRAGON leaps from city to city, spreading joy and camaraderie across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California.
Join Us for LEAP with BRMA June Networking Happy Hour!
When: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM PT
Where: Out of Bounds Craft Kitchen and Biergarten, 13407 Folsom Blvd, Folsom, CA 95630
Celebrate this transformative year by connecting with fellow professionals in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Enjoy craft brews, delicious appetizers, and stimulating conversation. Expand your network, forge new connections, discover potential collaborations, and LEAP with BRMA!
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Resilience in Action: What Recent High-Profile Cyber Incidents Teach Us
2024-10-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Online Event
EVENT TITLE: Resilience in Action: What Recent High-Profile Cyber Incidents Teach Us
DATE: October 24, 2024
TIME: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm PT
LOCATION: Virtual Event
ABOUT THE EVENT:
In today’s interconnected digital landscape, cyber incidents have far-reaching impacts on critical services, often leading to extended outages that disrupt business continuity. In this session, we will explore real-world lessons learned from recent high-profile cyber incidents, examining the consequences of service downtime and the challenges in managing third-party risks. The discussion will focus on proactive strategies to mitigate these risks, from robust third-party oversight to effective operational resilience, technology recovery, and crisis management strategies. Attendees will gain insights into how organizations can strengthen their cyber resilience and recovery capabilities in the face of evolving threats.
SPEAKERS:
Steve Taylor
Steve advises companies on strategies to reduce cyber risk, improve organizational resilience and evolve from the effects of cyber-attacks. Steve has first-hand experience leading the cross-functional response to several of the highest profile security incidents over the last five years, including SolarWinds, CodeCov, Log4j, Ivanti and persistent attacks by nation-state backed threat actor groups. Areas of specialization include: cyber risk management, crisis management, third-party risk management, risk assurance and operational resilience.
Matt DeFrain
Matt is an experienced business and IT risk professional with more than 20 years of experience in risk advisory consulting including cybersecurity, cyber & operational resilience, business continuity, crisis management, IT resilience and recovery, 3rd party risk, and governance, risk and compliance (GRC). He has led numerous client engagements for some of the world’s largest companies and has successfully managed large distributed teams across the globe. Matt has also defined and stood up several consulting service offerings across different firms including vision and goals, service design, methodology and tool development, go-to-market strategy and tactic, team building, partner engagement/program, marketing, business development, and account relationship management to drive expertise and value to client organizations.

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CANCELLED - LEAP With BRMA Networking Happy Hour - November Edition
2024-11-07 16:00 - 18:30 | Mazra, 2021 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA, 94063, United States
NEXT LEAP REDWOOD CITY!!
Join us for the FIFTH installment of our highly anticipated networking happy hour event series, where the DRAGON leaps from city to city, spreading joy and camaraderie across the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California.
Join Us for LEAP with BRMA June Networking Happy Hour!
When: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM PT
Where: Mazra, 2021 Broadway Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
Celebrate this transformative year by connecting with fellow professionals in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Enjoy craft brews, delicious appetizers, and stimulating conversation. Expand your network, forge new connections, discover potential collaborations, and LEAP with BRMA!
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2024 BRMA Annual Luncheon
2024-12-06 11:30 - 14:30 | Dragon Gate, 1 Franklin St, Oakland, 94607, United States
Mark your calendars for the BRMA Annual Luncheon on Friday, December 6th, 2024!
Join us at 11:30 AM at the Dragon Gate Restaurant in Jack London Square as we celebrate the culmination of the BRMA Leap Dragon’s incredible journey around the San Francisco Bay Area.
This year’s luncheon is all about celebrating our vibrant community and its many successes. We’ll have:

Delicious food and drinks at the beautiful Dragon Gate Restaurant
Karaoke – Let loose and show off your singing skills!
Community celebration – Reflecting on the year’s achievements and recognizing our amazing members.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues, enjoy some holiday cheer, and celebrate the end of another wonderful year with BRMA.
Please RSVP by EOD on Friday, November 15, 2024.
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Rethinking Rapid Business Continuity: Value Stream Mapping in Action
2025-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
When a major insurance provider required our client to build their first business continuity plan (BCP) in just eight weeks, Stone Risk Consulting turned to a non-traditional but highly effective method—value stream mapping (VSM). Traditional business impact analysis (BIA) processes can be too slow and cumbersome for situations that demand fast, strategic planning. By focusing on major workflows, dependencies, and basic risk analysis, we successfully delivered a comprehensive BCP within the aggressive timeline.In this session, you’ll learn why value stream mapping is an effective alternative for accelerating business continuity planning. We’ll cover the key challenges of traditional BIAs, walk you through our rapid VSM deployment, and explain how this approach can be applied to mainstream business continuity management (BCM) programs. With VSM, organizations can rapidly identify risks, prioritize workflows, and develop actionable continuity plans.
Time: Apr 24, 2025 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
REGISTRATION LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-Tp22FEFTeCJ4EP4Wp3CJg

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Building Career and Professional Resilience
2025-05-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar
Building Career and Professional Resilience
In today’s rapidly changing landscape, professional resilience goes beyond just adapting to disruption — it’s about proactively shaping your presence, your network, and your opportunities. In this session, we’ll explore how personal branding plays a critical role in building long-term career resilience. You’ll learn practical strategies to leverage LinkedIn to establish authority, grow in a niche, and stay relevant in an evolving marketplace. Whether you’re looking to advance in your current role or pivot to new opportunities, this webinar will give you actionable insights to strengthen your professional foundation through intentional, digital visibility.
Time: May 29, 2025 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Resilience Metrics, the next chapter
2025-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Event Title: Resilience Metrics, the next chapter
Join BRMA on Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PT for the next installment in our Resilience Metrics journey with Dawn Grzena.
Previously, Dr. Bernard Jones and Dawn led a popular workshop on building meaningful resilience metrics. Now, Dawn is back to guide us through the critical next steps: developing OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and creating strategic roadmaps to put those metrics into action.
This is your chance to move from theory to practice and apply these concepts to your own organization. Bring your questions, challenges, and ideas related to resilience metrics, as we will have dedicated time for an open discussion.
As a special thank you for attending, all BRMA members present will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a copy of Dawn Grzena’s book, The Joy of Metrics.Event Details:

Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time
Meeting Link: Click Here Meeting ID: 883 7164 2950 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Speaker:
Dawn Grzena, the founder of B4TheCrisis, is a highly-driven Program/Project professional with a strong commitment to building and maintaining trust with customers and stakeholders alike. She is dedicated to not only driving resilience but also fostering business growth and revenue generation through the cultivation of long-term relationships across the enterprise.
A passionate blogger, writer, and speaker, Dawn’s work is centered on all aspects of preparing for disruptions—both professional and personal. Currently, her projects include working on Operational Metrics Standardization and leading the tough, necessary conversations in Operational Resilience, reflecting her belief in proactive planning and collaborative problem-solving.

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Competencies in Demand to Ensure Career Resiliency
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Join BRMA on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PT for an exclusive webinar that will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to build a resilient and successful professional path.
In a world of constant change, career resiliency is the key to long-term professional success. The ability to adapt, grow, and stay ahead of industry trends is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. To help you navigate this evolving landscape, we are thrilled to announce our next webinar.
This dynamic session is designed to give you the strategic tools needed to future-proof your career. We’ll explore the skills that are most sought-after in today’s job market, share data-driven insights on emerging trends, and provide actionable tips to help you stay competitive. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this is an opportunity to take control of your professional path and make informed decisions that will elevate your career.
Details:

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Pacific Time

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Meeting ID: 849 0122 8823 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Speaker:
Cheyene Marling is a global leader with over 25 years of specialized expertise in the resilience profession. She launched her first company, BC Management, Inc., in 2000 and later joined Witt O’Brien’s in 2022 as Managing Director of Talent Management & Research Analytics. In 2025, she founded Resilience360 Advisory to deliver a more holistic suite of services—including strategic staffing, customized benchmarking analytics, and career coaching, designed to support both professionals and organizations across the resilience landscape.
Cheyene has proudly served on the boards of the Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP) in Los Angeles, Orange County, and nationally, as well as the Editorial Advisory Board for Continuity Insights. Her contributions to the field have earned her several honors, including the 2024 ACP Lifetime Achievement Award, the inaugural ACP Hall of Fame Award in 2006, and an Honorary MBCI from the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) in 2010.

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The Future of Resiliency: Risk, Threats, and Intelligence
2025-10-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Applied Materials, 3225 Oakmead Drive, Building 50, Santa Clara, CA, 95051, United States
This event is proudly sponsored by Riskonnect, with valued partnership from AlertMedia, and hosted onsite at Applied Materials.Join us for a lunch and learn event focused on The Future of Resiliency: Risk, Threats, and Intelligence

Details:

Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Registration Link: Click Here

Registration deadline Tuesday, October 22, 2025

Event Agenda:
Riskonnect – Corporate Sponsor

Riskonnect Demo with TJ Heginbotham
Geopolitical Risks with Jamie Goodloe

Alert Media – Partner

Threat Intelligence with Sara Pratley

Applied Materials – Event Host

Collaborative Cyber Resiliency with Chris Chaisson

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2025 BRMA Elections
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-30
Join Us and Make Your Voice Heard!
Are you passionate about advancing your career and making a significant impact in your field? Do you want to enhance your leadership skills, expand your professional network, and contribute to a dynamic and resilient community? Join our organization and consider running for one of our Board of Directors positions today! Serving on our board is a fantastic opportunity to drive innovation, gain valuable experience, and help shape a stronger future for all.
Go to our elections page to find out more https://brma.com/2025-brma-elections/

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Crisis Tabletop Exercise
2025-11-06 12:00 - 15:00 | Adobe, 100 Hooper St, San Francisco, United States
Get ready to test your skills and step into the heart of a crisis! BRMA is proud to partner with Fusion Risk Management and Ripcord Solutions to host a live, hands-on tabletop exercise on Thursday, November 6, 2025.This isn’t a passive seminar—it’s an immersive experience where you will be an active participant in an unfolding disaster scenario. You will work in cross-functional teams to make critical, real-time decisions, explore response strategies, and adapt to unexpected developments.Beyond the exercise, this event is a valuable opportunity to connect and network with fellow resilience professionals from various industries. Hone your skills and build new relationships in this dynamic, hands-on session.Registration: https://www.fusionrm.com/event/brma-fall-meeting-featuring-fusion-and-ripcord/

Details:

Date:Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: In-person at Adobe, 100 Hooper St, San Francisco, CA

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Registration deadline Tuesday, October 22, 2025

Questions
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2025 BRMA Holiday Luncheon
2025-12-05 12:00 - 15:00 | Dragon Gate, 1 Franklin St, Oakland, 94607, United States
Join us at 12:00 PM at the Dragon Gate Restaurant in Jack London Square!
This year’s luncheon is all about celebrating our vibrant community and its many successes. We’ll have:Delicious food and drinks at the beautiful Dragon Gate Restaurant
Community celebration – Reflecting on the year’s achievements and recognizing our amazing members.This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues, enjoy some holiday cheer, and celebrate the end of another wonderful year with BRMA.
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Registration deadline Sunday, November 30, 2025
Donations for Raffle:BRMA’s cherished tradition is back—our famous raffle! We welcome popular items such as emergency supplies, books, wine, and more. If you’re able to contribute, please bring your donation directly to the luncheon. For any questions, reach out to president@brma.com.Thank you for your support!

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BRMA Webinar: Integrated Emergency & Crisis Management
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00
As organizations continue to evolve in scale, speed, and complexity, the ability to respond effectively to emergencies and crises depends on more than isolated plans or teams. Join Erica Agiewich for a BRMA webinar focused on Integrated Emergency & Crisis Management, exploring how organizations can better align emergency response, crisis management, and business resilience to strengthen overall preparedness and decision-making.
This session will examine the unique challenges faced by organizations with onsite activities and discuss practical considerations for improving coordination across functions, clarifying roles and escalation, and enabling leaders to respond effectively under pressure. Drawing on real-world experience, Erica will highlight what effective integration looks like in practice and where organizations commonly struggle.
Designed for business resilience, risk, and crisis management professionals, this webinar provides valuable context and actionable insights that support stronger organizational readiness and resilience across a range of operations.
Date: Thursday, February 19
Time: 12:00 PM PT
Format: Live Webinar
Registration details coming soon.
Bio:

Erica Agiewich is a senior risk and resiliency leader with experience in hi-tech manufacturing, academic, and software organizations. Most recently she was Senior Director of Business Continuity & Emergency Management for Applied Materials, leading a team of dedicated business continuity and emergency response professionals as well as a global network of volunteers in more than 20 countries. Erica previously held positions in risk and resiliency at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, IntraPoint AS, and Cisco Systems. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the California Resiliency Alliance.

Peer Exchange
2026-03-26 10:00 - 14:00
Speaker: Monika Stoeffl

Assess how the 2026 World Cup will shift our regional operating environment, including infrastructure demand, workforce dynamics, and cascading impacts beyond the stadium.
Examine changes to the regional threat landscape and explore how converging risks may affect both public and private sector organizations.
Strengthen cross-sector coordination and shared preparedness through peer-driven dialogue and practical exchange.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1983840658814?aff=oddtdtcreator

Third-Party Resilience When Risk Doesn't Stay Outsourced
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:15
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May 21, 2026
Third-Party Resilience When Risk Doesn’t Stay Outsourced
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Threat Intelligence
2026-06-18 12:00 - 14:30
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June 18, 2026
Threat Intelligence
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Rethink Maturity, Measure Better
2026-07-16 12:00 - 13:00
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July 16, 2026
Rethink Maturity, Measure Better
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