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Soraya Sutherlin
Chief Executive Officer of EMSP
Soraya Sutherlin, MPA, CEM®, CA-PEM is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Emergency Management Safety Partners. A seasoned crisis communications expert and Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), she has over 20 years of experience in emergency management and disaster response. She oversees Alert SouthBay, a regional alert and warning program in Southern California, supporting 15 public safety agencies. As the Disaster Management Area Coordinator for Los Angeles County Operational Area C, she leads strategic planning and emergency response coordination for 10 cities.
Soraya's experience as the Public Information Officer for the U.S. Secret Service, Los Angeles Field Office, where she led communications for high-profile National Special Security Events, including preparations for the 2028 Olympics, along with her role as the director of the Joint Information Center for Super Bowl LVI and South Bay’s COVID-19 response, has equipped her with a level of expertise and skill that stands apart from industry standards. A published author and advocate for community preparedness, she holds advanced degrees in Public Administration from California State University, Long Beach.
Preparedness, resilience, community
Our Mission
At EMSP, our mission is to safeguard communities through expert emergency management solutions—from proactive risk assessment and crisis planning to hands-on training and strategic crisis communications. Positioned at the tipping point between public information and crisis response, we help our partners mitigate risk, manage reputations, and stay resilient in the face of disasters.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every community is equipped with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to respond to emergencies effectively. By setting the standard in emergency preparedness and response, EMSP aims to build safer, stronger, and more resilient environments for individuals, businesses, and first responders nationwide.
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