Adam McAllister
National Chair
UN-ARISE Canada
Adam McAllister has engaged directly with senior political leaders and development agencies around the world to improve public safety, private sector partnerships and climate change resilience. Prior to founding McAllister & Craig Disaster Management, Adam led the World Bank’s emergency preparedness and response global advisory team and supported government disaster management programs in Canada.
Adam holds a Master’s degree in Disaster and Emergency Management and was the recipient of one of Canada’s highest public service awards for his role in contingency planning. He was also awarded the Commander’s Medallion from the Canadian Armed Forces for his leadership in civilian-military disaster exercise planning. As a research fellow at Tulane University’s Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy, Adam also helps shape the practice of tomorrow’s disaster managers