Andrea Davis

President and CEO, The Resiliency Initiative (TRI)

Andrea Davis is a recognized expert in the fields of emergency and crisis management who has dedicated her career to bridging the silos between public and private sectors to create a united approach when it comes to disaster risk reduction. 

Ms. Davis has held leadership roles with NGOs (The American Red Cross, Save the Children US), the US Federal Government (FEMA, The Federal Reserve), and Fortune 500 Companies (Walmart, Disney).  With each role, Ms. Davis used her influence to lead global initiatives focused on the importance of making risk-informed determinations and engaging all members of the community in the decision-making process. Currently, Ms. Davis is the President and CEO of a certified woman-owned small business, The Resiliency Initiative (TRI).  Ms. Davis founded TRI out of a passion to serve the whole community before, during, and after an emergency. 

Ms. Davis is a decorated leader. In 2018, the International Association of Emergency Managers selected her as the inaugural Emergency Manager of the Year, and she was inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame for Emergency Management in 2013.