Sr. Emergency, Disaster and Climate Resilience Project Manager
World Institute on Disability, Tennessee, United States
Christina Contreras is a U.S. Army veteran and bilingual emergency management professional serving as Sr. Project Manager for Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Climate Resilience at the World Institute on Disability (WID). With over a decade of experience, she has coordinated FEMA Continuing Training Grant projects, supported responder and medical deployment cadres, and deployed as part of an Incident Management Team. Christina specializes in disability-centered emergency planning, accessible communication, and document accessibility, translating complex compliance requirements into practical, implementable strategies. She also has hands-on experience conducting accessible facility assessments to help ensure physical spaces, programs, and services are inclusive and compliant. Her work advances health equity and disability inclusion across all phases of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, helping communities build resilience through accessible, person-centered solutions.
Inclusive Alerting: Building Resilient Communities through Accessible Warnings
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM PST