Todd De Voe is an accomplished emergency management professional, educator, and leader whose extensive career and diverse background provide him with a unique and practical perspective, which he integrates into his roles in emergency management, education, leadership, and policy advocacy.Todd serves as the editor-in-chief of The EMN newsletter, which has become a leading resource for professionals in the field. His contributions include numerous white papers and studies on key issues in the field. He also co-authored Campus Crisis Management: A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners, further cementing his position as a thought leader.Todd’s educational background includes a Master's in Public Administration and an emergency management Master’s. This is complemented by completing the National Emergency Management Executive Academy’s Cohort VII. This foundation allows Todd to focus on essential topics such as crisis leadership, business continuity, sustainability, and fostering resilience in organizations and communities.Beyond his academic contributions, Todd is critical in advancing the emergency management profession. As President of the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Region 9, he has successfully led initiatives to increase membership, elevate the number of certified emergency managers (CEMs), and strengthen emergency management's voice in public policy discussions. His leadership has directly influenced legislative efforts to professionalize the field and advocate for more robust funding and support for local, state, and federal emergency management.Todd’s practical experience is rooted in his extensive work across various public safety and emergency management roles. He has held key positions in municipal emergency management, where he developed and implemented comprehensive disaster management strategies. His leadership extends to the academic sphere, where he has served as an instructor at institutions such as the University of California, Irvine, and California State University, Fullerton, where he teaches disaster response, recovery, and emergency management policy courses.Through his work, Todd has consistently demonstrated a commitment to advancing the field of emergency management. His blend of practical, academic, and leadership experiences makes him a pivotal figure in the profession's ongoing evolution, particularly in advocating for resilience, sustainability, and innovation in disaster preparedness and response.