What We’ve Done

In November of 2017, Dr. Fukami conducted a presentation on the Kumamoto Earthquake with Professor Takashi Nagata from Kyushu University and Professor Akinori Hisatsune from Kumamoto University.  

In November of 2017, Senator Masako Mori gave a keynote speech about Fukushima and Women’s Empowerment in Disaster, while wearing a kimono that was made by women in Fukushima. Senator Mori received a standing novation of 2000 people after her speech.

During the Awards Luncheon hosted in November of 2017, IIGR Received a crystal award from IAEM in appreciation for contributing to the IAEM 65thannual conference.

In November of 2017, IIGR hosted an Award Luncheon with 2000 participants. During the Award Luncheon, Senator Masako Mori was officially recognized as the Honorary President.  

In November of 2017, IAEM hosted their 65thAnnual Conference in Long Beach California. IIGR Sponsored the Pre-Welcome Party Meet and Greet/ Pan-Pacific Networking Reception.  

In October of 2017, Dr. Maki Fukami gave a lecture to the Kyoto Municipal Staff in Washington DC. During the lecture, staff members discussed U.S. Emergency Management.  

In September of 2017, former FEMA Administrator, Craig Fugate held a lecture and reception in Tokyo. Craig Fugate talked about what is needed in an event of a disaster and what the government should do based on his 8 years of experience working as the Secretary of FEMA.

In September of 2017, IIGR/IAEM Emergency Management Leadership Summit was held in Tokyo as IIGR’s 5thanniversary special event. Six Japanese executives including Hon. Masako Mori joined the Executive PDTC and received certificates. The certificates were awarded by Ellis Sanely, the Chairman of IAEM, and Craig Fugate, the former FEMA Administrator. The members who attended this …

Dr. Maki Fukami visited the Governor of Tokyo along with Ellis Sanely, Chairman of IAEM, Clay Tyeryar, Deputy Executive Officer, and Craig Fuagte, Former FEMA Administrator. During the visit, members discussed emergency management for the Tokyo Olympics.  

In September of 2017, Dr. Maki Fukami gave a lecture at the Kingfisher Global Leadership Program. The Kingfisher Global Leadership Program is a multi-disciplinary program implemented by the S&R Foundation, and provides a cross-cultural experience. For more information on the Kingfisher Global Leadership Program, please click on the link below. https://sandrfoundation.org/programs/kingfisher-global-leadership-program