Quarterly Resiliency Forecast-Fall 2024
Empowering Resiliency: Introducing The Preston Resiliency App
The Resiliency Initiative recently reached a significant milestone: our 5th anniversary. Back in 2019, I founded TRI while still working at the Walt Disney Company. I was driven by a desire to return to my roots—supporting communities and small businesses with crisis and continuity of operations planning (COOP). Little did I know that shortly after starting this venture, I would take on a role at Walmart that would dramatically alter my life's trajectory.
In January 2020, I relocated from Southern California to Northwest Arkansas to become Walmart’s Senior Director of Global Emergency Management. Like everyone else, I had no idea that within months, the world would shift in ways we could never have imagined. As my team and I guided the Fortune 1 company through unprecedented challenges—operating virtual emergency operations around the clock and managing our first global Emergency Operations Center activation—I witnessed friends losing jobs, businesses shutting down, and communities grappling with the crisis. It was heartbreaking, and it ignited a profound desire within me to help.
In May 2022, as I sensed a light at the end of the tunnel with Walmart’s COVID-19 response, I made the decision to leave my corporate role and dedicate myself fully to TRI. My journey as a small business owner has been both exhilarating and daunting. There are days when I question my decision to leave Corporate America (and the stability it provided), but I have to admit, I’ve never felt happier. Being hands-on and helping other businesses and communities develop their COOP strategies is deeply fulfilling. I’m fortunate to work with some of the most talented and passionate individuals in the field. The TRI team is constantly innovating and seeking new ways to support our clients while simplifying their crisis and continuity planning processes. My ultimate goal is to make crisis planning as routine as brushing your teeth—simple and second nature.
Recently, one of my incredible teammates, Clinton Preston, developed a groundbreaking application on the Glide Platform focused on crisis and continuity planning: The Preston Resiliency App. (I must credit Clinton here, even though he humbly resisted the title!) This app redefines emergency preparedness, providing instant access to customizable emergency responses and procedures. It streamlines responses to crises such as fires, active assailants, and power outages. Plus, it can fully automate your organization’s continuity operations, offering efficient workflows to identify essential functions, document dependencies, and set recovery time objectives. You can establish a clear, step-by-step process to assess and prioritize risks within your organization.
The Preston Resiliency App starts at $2,500, with pricing based on the number of users and the level of customization needed.
Give us a call at +1 (424) 478-0779 or email us at info@theresiliencyinitiative.com. We’d love to tell you more about the Preston Resiliency App.
Have a great fall!
The Academy Goes Virtual!
We are excited to announce the launch of our first series of virtual Academies! This interactive training workshop focuses on all-hazards preparedness tailored to the private sector. Our team of experts will equip you with the essential building blocks to create a best-in-class crisis management program.
After finishing the Academy, attendees are awarded a certificate of completion for 16 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), which can be applied towards all four ASIS security certifications, DRII recertifications (CEAP number 6.0) or IAEM’s CEM accreditation and recertification (Category E).
Virtual Academy Sessions:
· BIAs & Risk Assessments
· Preparedness & Training
· Planning
· Exercise Design
· Crisis Communication
· Leading in a Crisis
Presented live:
· October 28-31, daily from 10 am-2 pm US ET (2 pm-6 pm UTC). Register here.
OR
· December 2-5, daily from 9:30 pm-1:30 am US ET (2:30 am-6:30 am UTC). Register here.
Cost:
$799: General Admission
$599: Early Bird (register by October 11 or November 15)
$399: Students & Active Military/Veterans (ID required).
Recent Blog Posts
July 2024: From Y2K to CrowdStrike: Why Business Continuity Planning is Your Secret Weapon.
August 2024: Critical Training for Active Assailant Response: A Personal Account and The Resiliency Initiative’s Mission.
About TRI
The Resiliency Initiative (TRI) is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) with Fortune 500, government, military, and non-profit leadership experience focusing on crisis and risk mitigation planning.
The TRI team has over 200 cumulative years of experience in crisis management, business continuity, and security. The team has responded to and supported the recovery efforts of some of the US’ largest disasters, from the Northridge Earthquake, 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Super Storm Sandy, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2023 Maui fires.
TRI specializes in developing crisis and business continuity plans, employee and executive trainings, and engaging discussion-based, functional, and full-scale exercises.
TRI’s mission is to create resilient communities around the world. We accomplish this by providing our expert services to businesses, non-profits, and communities.
To request a free consultation, email info@theresiliencyinitiative.com or call +1 (424) 478-0779.
