From large-scale wildfires to smaller incidents connected to complex social issues; crises take many forms and present unique communications challenges. Panelists discuss how conservation organizations and fire practitioners can prepare for hard times and provide suggestions for how to proceed if and when they happen. 

Panelists: Brigette Coleman-Williams is the director of marketing and communications for The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas and previously worked in communications for the American Red Cross. Jenifer Bunty is a public affairs specialist for the National Forests in North Carolina Service Disaster Assistance Recovery Team. Pete Caligiuri is the forest strategy director for The Nature Conservancy in Oregon. Parker Titus is the fire program manager for The Nature Conservancy in Colorado.