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The Meta-Leadership Summit for Preparedness is a dynamic curriculum designed by Harvard University faculty and tailored to the challenges business, government and nonprofit leaders face.


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Who Should Attend

The Meta-Leadership Summit for Preparedness is designed for leaders of business, government and nonprofit organizations who would be directly involved in decision making during a major community or state-wide emergency.

Participation in the Meta-Leadership Summit for Preparedness is by invitation only and space is limited. Only one or two representatives from an organization should attend. If you are interested in attending and have not received an invitation, please call 404.523.1788 or e-mail summit@cdcfoundation.org.

Business Leaders

High-level decision makers from major businesses in the city or state where the summit will be held are invited to attend. Leaders may represent transportation or shipping companies, hospitals and healthcare facilities, energy/utility/public works organizations, telecommunications organizations, media organizations, finance and banking institutions, agriculture and food productions companies, major retailers and other major employers.

Individuals who should participate from these businesses include:

President & CEO

COO

Continuity of Operations

   Director

Communications Director

Public Affairs Director

Human Resources Director

Philanthropy / Corporate Giving Director

Preparedness and Response Planning /

   Security Director

Government Leaders

Leaders from local, state and federal government agencies who are involved in emergency preparedness and response are invited to attend the summit. Represented organizations may include Office of the Governor, local emergency management agencies, Department of Homeland Security, Health and Human Services agencies, Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense/Military, public safety/law enforcement agencies, state emergency management agencies, public health agencies, public transportation organizations, and educational institutions.

Individuals who should participate from these agencies include:

Governor / Lieutenant Governor

Mayor / Vice Mayor

State Emergency Management

   Director

Homeland Security Director

Public Health Officials

City Manager / Deputy City Manager

City and County Commissioners

Local Emergency Management

   Director

Human Services Officials

Chief of Staff

Public Safety Leader: Police & Fire

   Chief

Public Transportation Director

Nonprofit Leaders

Leaders from major philanthropic/nonprofit organizations in the city or state where the summit will be held are invited to attend. These organizations may include foundations and philanthropies, community service organizations, faith-based organizations, professional and trade associations, healthcare institutions and universities.

Individuals who should participate from these organizations include:

President & CEO

University President

Major Faith-Based Organization

   Leaders

Executive Director

State Hospital Association Director

State Medical Society Director /   

   President

Chamber of Commerce President

 

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Partners

Partners

CDC Foundation

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

National Preparedness Leadership Initiative - Harvard School of Public Health
NPLI is a joint program between the Harvard School of Public Health and the Kennedy School of Government

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation