The Sixth Annual
EMS Leadership Summit
Premiering April 15-19, 2025
Thriving Under Pressure & Building a Better Future
Join EMS leaders from around the globe to take the next step in your leadership journey. Register now to enhance your capacity to lead at this five-day, virtual event.
The EMS Leadership Summit is back.
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The Conference For EMS Providers & Leaders Looking to Better Themselves
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Leadership Strategies Revealed By Top EMS + Healthcare Experts In The World
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New & Returning Featured Speakers
I. David Daneils, Ph.D., CSD
Is an occupational health and safety professional, thought leader, and President/CEO of ID2 Solutions, LLC. He is also the host of the Psych Health and Safety USA podcast. Dr. Daniels holds a Ph.D. in Occupational Health and Safety, is certified as a Safety Director, holds a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion certificate from Cornell University, and completed the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at Harvard University. Dr. Daniels is a life member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and has served over 30 years in fire/rescue, EMS, and emergency management.
Dr. Megan McElheran,
Clinical Psychologist and CEO
Completed graduate training at the PAU-Stanford University Clinical Psychology Consortium, during which she obtained specialized training in the treatment of PTSD through the National Center for PTSD in Menlo Park, CA. She continues to focus on work with first responders, and her clinical practice involves work with active-duty military, Veterans, members of various firefighting organizations, medical personnel, and others who are directly or vicariously impacted by traumatic events. She completed a TEDx speech in 2011 related to Trauma, Change, and Resilience.
Amera Glichrist,
Chief of EMS, Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS
Chief Gilchrist has served the city of Pittsburgh for 26 years and is the first woman and African American to hold this title. Amera became an EMT with the City in 1999 and was promoted to paramedic nine months later. Because of the hardships she endured while obtaining her certifications in the field of prehospital care, she has made it her personal mission to remove those barriers for those wishing to enter into this career field.
Lillian Bonsignore
FDNY Chief of EMS Operations-Retired,
Chief Bonsignore, Paramedic, CIC- is a retired, 31-year veteran of the Fire Department of New York who served as the FDNY Chief of EMS Operations from 2019-2022 during the COVID Pandemic. She was the highest-ranking Officer in the EMS command, the highest-ranking uniformed female in FDNY and the first female to achieve a 4-star rank in the history of FDNY. Bonsignore was responsible for the operational oversight and leadership of more than 4500 EMS Providers in New York City where EMS responds to 1.5 million calls per year and retired in December of 2022.
Asbel Montes,
Managing Partner of Solutions Group
Began his career in the ambulance industry in '99. His EMS career includes directing and leading teams that provided revenue cycle consultation to air and ground ambulance agencies, culminating into the position of Managing Partner of Solutions Group Consulting. Asbel is a respected thought leader on reimbursement initiatives within the industry and is a requested speaker at many healthcare conferences. Asbel is a contributing author in several EMS magazines and co-authoring the book, Management of Ambulance Services, as published by Prentice Hall in 2014.
Mark Tenia
Public Relations/Media Manager
Is an experienced broadcast journalist who now serves as the Public Relations manager for the Richmond Ambulance Authority. His passion for helping promote prehospital providers through storytelling shines through. He is a returning speaker to the EMS Leadership Summit and has brought together an expert panel of our industry's top communications specialist where we can all learn how to grow awareness of our industry.
Alexia Jobson, NREMT, APR
Director of Public Relations
Is a public affairs specialist with REMSA Health, a ground & fixed wing air medical provider, and the largest out of hospital healthcare provider in Nevada. It is her mission to help protect the brand of the REMSA Health organization, and their exceptionally talented providers. With an Accreditation in Public Relations she joins the EMS Leadership Summit on a panel discussion of leading industry PR experts.
Carmen Theobald
Post Traumatic Growth, and a determination to make a difference in this fractured world. Carmen is the Founder and Director of Horse Sense North, where they offer personal growth, leadership & team development, and trauma recovery. With over sixty thousand hours in the art of building bridges between the worlds of horses and humans, Carmen strives to help create a deeper sense of safety, wholeness, and freedom. She believes that healing, at individual and systemic levels, is part of the activism that our world needs. Carmen’s coaching, facilitation and speaking combine her experience working with thousands of individuals,
Save your seat for FREE at the EMS leadership event of the year!
Don't miss out on this golden opportunity to learn how to take your leadership to the next level.
New & Returning Featured Speakers
Raphael M. Barishansky, DrPH (c)
Raphael M. Barishansky is a public health and EMS leader with more than 30 years of experience in a variety of systems and agencies, with positions of increasing responsibility.
Currently an independent consultant providing his unique perspective and multi-faceted public health and EMS expertise for various organizations, his most recent position before this was as the Deputy Secretary for Health Preparedness and Community Protection at the Pennsylvania Department of Health, a role he recently left after several years.
Scott Moore, Esq.
Is the owner of Moore EMS Consulting, LLC & an active EMT for over 31 years. Scott has held various executive positions at several ambulance services in Massachusetts. Scott is a licensed attorney, specializing in Human Resources, employment law, reimbursement, and compliance matters. Scott is the Human Resources & Operational Consultant to the American Ambulance Association (AAA) and frequently lectures at EMS conferences. Scott is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts, Texas, and Illinois, a consultant for the American Ambulance Association and a panel member for the Commission for the Accreditation of Ambulance Services
Rob Cook, Ret. USAF
Globally recognized resilience expert, transformational speaker, and coach, Rob Cook is a force of presence, insight, and unwavering authenticity. A former USAF Protective Services Team Leader, Rob has spent decades operating in high-stakes environments, safeguarding top military officials, and leading elite security operations. But beyond the tactical precision and high-pressure decision-making, Rob's true expertise lies in something more profound—guiding individuals and organizations to unlock their fullest potential from the inside out.
Jonathan Washko
MBA, FACPE, NRP, AEMD
Jonathan Washko, MBA, FACPE, NRP, AEMD, is a healthcare executive with 40 years of EMS experience. Currently Assistant Vice President at Northwell Health Center for EMS and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Hofstra/Zucker School of Medicine, he's a recognized expert in EMS system design, high-performance EMS, EMS Economics, and mobile integrated healthcare. He consults internationally, driving innovation in telehealth and community paramedicine. A prolific author and speaker, Mr. Washko transforms healthcare through technology and innovative, patient-centered solutions.
Rob Lawrence
Communications Chair
Rob Lawrence has been a leader in civilian and military EMS for over 25 years. He is the Director of Strategic Implementation for PRO EMS and Prodigy EMS and the part-time Executive Director of the California Ambulance Association. Formerly COO of the Richmond Ambulance Authority and Paramedics Plus, he also led the East of England Ambulance Service. A former Army officer and Sandhurst graduate, Rob served globally in prehospital and evacuation roles. He is the President of AIMHI, an EMS1 columnist and podcaster, and serves on the EMS1 and EMS World Editorial Advisory Board.
Molly McCann-Pineo, PhD, EMT
Northwell Health EMS Researcher
Dr. McCann-Pineo is a clinical epidemiologist by training and currently serves at the Director of Clinical Research for the Emergency Medicine Service Line at Northwell Health. She holds dual faculty appointments in Emergency Medicine & Occupational Medicine, Epidemiology and Prevention at the Zucker School of Medicine. She also a licensed New York State Emergency Medical Technician.
Nick Carson
FP-C, CCP-C, TP-C, NRP, B.S.
Nick is a Flight Paramedic with the University of Vermont Health Network. He owns Precision Training, LLC, and hosts the Code 321 Podcast. Nick is a national conference speaker specializing in training, safety systems, trauma care, leadership, and active threat response. Nick has authored multiple training programs across emergency response agencies and currently sits on his organization’s training committee. He has worked in the career fire service, municipal EMS, and critical care medicine. Nick also works with Mind the Frontline, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit dedicated to responder mental health.
Eric Chase
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Eric Chase is a nationally registered paramedic, educator, and founder of EMSIMPROV LLC and the EMSIMPROV Podcast. He holds a BA from Mercyhurst University, a Post-Secondary Teaching Certificate from the University of Colorado, and completed the Critical Care Paramedic Course at UMBC. With roles spanning Flight Paramedic, Clinical Services Manager, and Adjunct Faculty, Eric is a sought-after speaker at national EMS and leadership conferences. He has presented on leadership, resilience, and accountability at events like STARS of Life and Gathering of Eagles. A dedicated mentor, he teaches at OSU/OKC and actively contributes to EMS education and innovation.
More Speakers Being Added!
Save your seat for FREE at the EMS leadership event of the year!
Don't miss out on this golden opportunity to learn how to take your leadership to the next level.
This Isn't "Just Another Webinar"
We're lining up over 25+ speakers to present jam-packed sessions that will help inspire your leadership and keep your organization on the leading edge.
Our annual EMS Leadership Summit has been virtual since day #1. We're in our sixth year of conference production, and have produced the EMS Safety Forum, the Prepare2Pass Paramedic Student conference, and many others.
Why Should I Sign Up For the
EMS Leadership Summit?
Once-In-A Lifetime Curated Speakers &
Actionable Content
Never before seen leadership and organizational change strategies explained by the top EMS and healthcare experts in the world (hand-picked just for the EMS Leadership Summit.)
You Don’t Even Need To Leave Your House — Attend From Your Computer, Phone or Tablet
There’s no flight or hotel room to book… saving you thousands of dollars, unpaid work leave, and time away from your family.
World-Class Quality Content
This not your ordinary online event. We take pride in delivering you the absolute best content so that you can get great results in creating an environment of trust, mutual respect, and excellence.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Lisa Giruzzi
With over 25 years of experience as a transformational business coach, best selling author and speaker I've specialized in bringing out the best in others and help leaders operate at their best. From my early days of social work to working with Emergency Services leaders and nonprofits, I've found this work incredibly moving.
If you find yourself challenged, that's a good place to be, and I'm here to help you navigate the sometimes complicated world we find ourselves in.
As co-founders of the EMS Leadership Academy, an organization that provides leadership training and resources for EMS leaders worldwide, they are committed to addressing the difficulties EMS organizations are facing daily and help them to create magnetic, thriving, sustainable organizations. They have created transformational curriculum designed for EMS leaders and deliver training live from their streaming studio in Upstate New York.
Robbie MacCue
I served as the president of a non-profit EMS organization for 14 years, and currently as paramedic Assistant Chief for a municipal third-service in New York. I've graduated with a master's degree from Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management's Cleveland Clinic healthcare leadership program and I'm excited to bridge theory and practice for the prehospital world.
My mission is to bring together top thought leaders from public safety, public health, and healthcare to deliver the best leadership advice to prehospital organizations. If you are ready to put in the work, I’m here to show you the way.