Sr. Global Principal Technologist
Jacobs Engineering
San Diego, California, United States
Megan Ellis, MSPH, CBCP, is a Global Principal Technologist for Business Continuity and Emergency Management at Jacobs Engineering. She specializes in risk management, resilience planning, emergency preparedness, and business continuity for critical infrastructure systems. With deep expertise in regulatory compliance, Megan leads initiatives integrating America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) requirements into enterprise continuity frameworks to strengthen operational resilience. Prior to Jacobs, she supported global emergency management and business continuity at Qualcomm and continues to serve as the Business Liaison Lead for the County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services (OES). She also previously supported wildfire response, pandemic preparedness, and community resilience programs for the County of San Diego and Pima County. Megan focuses on bridging technical compliance with strategic leadership and fostering collaboration among utilities, emergency managers, and community stakeholders, delivering practical, technology‑enabled solutions grounded in global best practices.
Beyond Compliance:Integrating AWIA Risk Assessments into Enterprise Resilience & Business Continuity
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM PST