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.

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