Emergency Management Canada
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Meet Rebecca Innes
For nearly 20 years, Rebecca Innes has been working to improve how governments and businesses respond when disaster strikes. She has hands-on professional experience and accreditation in disaster risk mitigation and emergency management in Canada, as well as occupational health and safety, workplace disability management, and human resources. She has also led response and recovery initiatives during some of Western Canada’s largest incidents, including the 2013 Southern Alberta floods, 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires, and 2021 British Columbia floods.
Receiving the Partners in Humanity Award from the Canadian Red Cross, and provincial awards for enhancing community preparedness, inspired Rebecca to combine her knowledge of emergency management with her passion for humanitarianism.
Her diverse background and expertise gave her insight into the critical gaps in emergency preparedness, disaster response, and crisis management. She could no longer look at the vulnerabilities she saw in communities and organizations without offering the solutions she knew were available.
She founded RIC Disaster Management in 2019 with a goal of building more resilient and equitable communities and companies through her holistic, human-centred approach to emergency and crisis management.
Meet the RIC Team
Wanda Bogdane
Manager, Strategy and Business Development
Wanda Bogdane is a strategic communications professional with expertise in community engagement, facilitation, risk and reputation management, emergency preparedness, and economic and social recovery. She has supported businesses, tourism organizations, and communities across Western Canada, including Jasper, Banff, and Calgary, in building resilience and navigating disruption.
A recognized leader in the tourism sector, Wanda has held senior leadership roles with the Banff & Lake Louise Hospitality Association, the Tourism Industry Association of Alberta, and the Association for Mountain Parks Protection & Enjoyment. She also founded the award-winning Plaid Goat Mountain Bike Fest, growing it into one of Western Canada’s largest multi-day cycling events, recognized for its strong risk management and emergency planning.
Since 2009, Wanda has consulted with organizations across tourism, health, sport, recreation, and the non-profit sector. She is also an active volunteer and advocate for outdoor recreation, contributing to policy development, trail initiatives, and the establishment of organizations including the Canmore and Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) and Ride the Rockies Society.
Melissa Gagne, PMP
Project Manager
A highly accomplished Project Management Professional (PMP) with over 10 years of experience, Melissa demonstrates a strong ability to manage complex projects under pressure.
With a diverse background in facilities maintenance, operational excellence, and emergency management, Melissa has provided emergency preparedness and response efforts during major events including, Cyclone Idai, Hurricane Dorian, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Passionate about fostering strong communities, Melissa has leveraged her project management skills to partner with Indigenous communities on various initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to social responsibility.
Tanya Creamer MPS
Emergency Management Specialist
In 2021, Tanya earned a diploma in Disaster & Emergency Management with honours from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Her thirst for knowledge and dedication to her field led her to pursue a Master of Public Safety with a focus on Emergency Management from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Tanya is an Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) from the International Association of Emergency Managers, an Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP) from the Disaster Recovery Institute International, and a Registered Engineering Technologist (RET) from the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta.
Angela Anderson-Blunt
Crisis Communications Specialist
Angela Anderson is a seasoned public relations consultant specializing in crisis communication planning, reputation management, and media training. With extensive experience in strategic communication, Angela helps organizations build strong reputations and navigate challenging situations with confidence. Her expertise in PR, paired with a passion for effective storytelling, equips her clients to engage with stakeholders, the public, and the media with clarity and impact.
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