Photo: Photo: Leah Verier-Dunn, Debra Jacobs, Benjamin Tollefson

Connecting and Evolving in the Disaster Space

Posted on October 06, 2025

This episode of Rising Resilience shares the evolution of The Patterson Foundation’s involvement in the disaster space. Hear about TPF’s commitment to optimizing efforts toward long-term impact in our Suncoast region and beyond with Leah Verier-Dunn and The Patterson Foundation’s president and CEO, Debra Jacobs.

Timestamps

  • 00:00 - Introducing Rising Resilience
  • 01:10 - Why is TPF in disaster recovery?
  • 04:30 - How has the way TPF has funded disaster recovery changed?
  • 07:15 - How do we define preparedness, recovery, and resiliency?
  • 09:45 - Who are the stakeholders?
  • 11:40 - What is a C.E.R.T.?
  • 16:45 - Breakfast of Disaster Champions
  • 18:40 - Aspirations for CPR-R
  • 20:30 - Last thoughts
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