Emergency Preparedness & Response Committee

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee provides guidance and recommendations for existing and new areas of work as it relates to: preparing for emergencies, responding to emergencies, and coordinating and communicating before and during an emergency.

Existing areas of work to be addressed by the committee:

Public Health Preparedness PE-12
Medical Countermeasures (Cities Readiness Initiative) PE-02
Response to an Emerging Event

The Emergency Preparedness and Response Committee meets monthly on fourth Wednesdays from 9am-11am.

Emergency Preparedness and Response Charter

Committee Membership

Co-Chairs:
Selene Jaramillo, Lane
Bill Conway, Clackamas

Members:
Kirsten Ingersoll, Clackamas
Jill Quackenbush, Clatsop
Jaime Aanensen, Columbia
Jessica Kosydar, Columbia
Cynthia Rodriguez, Coos
Riley Martin, Crook
Carissa Heinige, Deschutes
Teresa Mutschler, Douglas
Trish Elliot, Hood River
Tanya Phillips, Jackson
Theresa Nguyen, Jefferson
Kellie Hansen, Klamath
Tristan Wishard, Malheur
Alisa Zastoupil (CLEHS Rep), Marion
Aaron Monnig, Multnomah
Andrea Camacho, Polk
Ed Colson, Tillamook
Rockie Phillips, Tillamook
Adrienne Donner, Washington
Amy Sturgeon, Washington
Eric Missman, Yamhill
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Richard Bruno, Health Officer Rep

State Public Health Division Lead:
DeWayne Hatcher

- Last updated 09/22/25 -