BTC - Episode 5 - Nicole Ishmael-Livingston

Turning Standards into Strategy with EMAP Executive Director Nicole Ishmael-Livingston

What if emergency management accreditation wasn’t just a checkbox—but a blueprint for transformation?

In this episode of Beyond the Checklist, host Kevin Rhea sits down with Nicole Ishmael-Livingston, Executive Director of the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP), for a candid and compelling conversation about the power of accreditation to shape culture, align policy with purpose, and drive strategic change. Nicole shares how EMAP helps emergency management programs go beyond compliance to build capability, resilience, and trust. From real-world examples to lessons learned across sectors, this episode offers practical insights for anyone working to elevate public safety through accreditation.

Whether you're an emergency manager, assessor, or accreditation leader—this episode is packed with takeaways that will challenge and inspire you.

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