Media Kit
Alicia Johnson Media Kit
Work in podcasting, radio, television, print, or online media?
Doing a piece on emergency preparedness, disaster resilience, or coverage on a fire, flood, hurricane, or another disaster?
Need to speak with a specialist?
Email alicia@twolynchpinroad.com if you need information, fact-checking, or an expert perspective.
We’re available to help.
Credentials
- Alicia Johnson has 20 years of experience in emergency management and disaster resilience.
- Former Director of Emergency Management at UC Berkeley, has advised NATO, and her work has been recognized by The Obama White House.
- Holds degrees and certifications from University of Colorado-Denver, NYU, and Harvard.
- Clients include the state of Oregon, the city of San Francisco, the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program, the county of Santa Cruz, CA, Outsmart Disaster, Off the Grid, and many more.
- Alicia has been a disaster responder and a disaster survivor—and understands what it’s like to be on both ends of the spectrum.
Sample Interview Questions
- Tell us more about [emergency]. For people who are watching this unfold from afar, what are the most important things they need to understand?
- How did this emergency happen? What information do we have?
- Could this happen somewhere else? What kinds of [communities / organizations / areas] are most vulnerable to something like this?
- Many people want to help survivors but don’t know where to begin. What’s a positive way to help? What’s not helpful?
- You’re a disaster responder and also a disaster survivor, yourself. Any words of advice for people who are living through this crisis?
- We always hear, “Create an emergency plan.” But what does that actually mean? Talk us through it.
- Let’s talk specifically about [type of emergency]. What can people do to prepare?
- Alicia, you often say, “You need more than a plan and a kit.” Say more about this. What should [communities / organizations / people] do before a disaster happens?
- It’s been [number] weeks since [emergency] happened. What does the road to recovery look like and how long will it take?
- Many people are watching from far away and wondering how to support the rebuilding efforts. What are some ways that people can help?
- For survivors who have suffered losses, what are some resources they may not know about?
Emergency Facts
Recent Media Appearances
The Leading in a Crisis Podcast
Navigating the Seismic Dance: Preparedness in the Ring of Fire
Ensuring Equitable Recovery | How to Support Diverse Communities with Alicia Johnson and Dave Reid
Emergency Manager Alicia Johnson Working in a Male-Dominated Field + Striking Out On Your Own
Connections in Preparedness with Alicia Johnson
From Side Hustle To Far Exceeding Her Salary with Alicia Johnson”
Quotes
Quotes from Alicia Johnson
Founder, Two Lynchpin Road
On Preparedness and Leadership
“Emergency preparedness is more than a kit and a plan. It’s a mindset. True preparedness means that you’re ready for anything. You understand how to lead your people through a crisis—any crisis—which requires more than following a checklist.”
On Survivors
“When speaking to survivors of a disaster, don’t sugarcoat things. Don’t tell them, ‘everything is going to be fine!’ Be honest and say, ‘This is probably the hardest thing you will experience in your lifetime. Healing and rebuilding will be extremely hard. And, there are resources that can help’.”
On Resilience
“Resilience is a state of being.”
