EMEAA announces Ascenttra as first Platinum Sponsor

WASHINGTON, D.C. — September 25, 2026 — The Emergency Management External Affairs Association (EMEAA) is proud to announce Ascenttra as the association's inaugural Platinum Sponsor, establishing a partnership between two organizations committed to strengthening emergency management and the communities it serves.

Founded in 2007 by President Derek Rowan, Ascenttra helps organizations prepare for the unexpected through preparedness exercises, training, planning, virtual emergency management support and innovative technology. Its team of experienced practitioners has supported organizations in 47 states, four U.S. territories, the District of Columbia and 43 countries, conducting more than 100 customized training and exercise events each year.

EMEAA is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit association focused on advancing emergency management and crisis communications through professional development, collaboration, best practices and thought leadership throughout the profession. Its members represent the people responsible for helping organizations and communities communicate, coordinate and respond when it matters most.

“Ascenttra is exactly the kind of organization we hoped would step forward as EMEAA's first Platinum Sponsor,” said Bob Jensen, EMEAA President.. “They understand emergency management from the inside out. They don't just talk about preparedness. They design it, exercise it, test it, find the gaps and help organizations improve. EMEAA brings a complementary mission by connecting professionals, sharing knowledge and helping strengthen the external affairs side of our profession. Together, we can help turn good ideas and good practices into better outcomes for the people and communities we serve.”

The partnership also brings together two organizations that recognize the importance of innovation while keeping people at the center of emergency management. That combination of people, preparedness, communication and technology creates significant opportunities for collaboration.

“Emergency management is ultimately about people,” said Derek Rowan, President of Ascenttra. “The plans, exercises, technology and systems we build are important, but they only matter if they help people make better decisions when it counts. EMEAA brings together professionals who understand the importance of communication, relationships and collaboration across organizational boundaries. We are proud to support that mission and excited about what we can accomplish together.”

As an EMEAA Platinum Sponsor, Ascenttra will support the association's efforts to provide professional development, training, mentorship, knowledge sharing, networking and other resources to emergency management and external affairs professionals. The sponsorship also creates opportunities for Ascenttra and EMEAA to collaborate on issues affecting the profession and the communities it serves.

For EMEAA, the partnership represents more than the association's first Platinum-level sponsorship. It demonstrates the value of bringing private-sector expertise and nonprofit professional collaboration together in support of a common purpose.

Both organizations believe resilience is built long before a crisis occurs.

It is built through preparation. Through practice. Through relationships. Through trusted information. And through professionals who are willing to share what they have learned so others can be better prepared for what comes next.

Resilient communities. Stronger together.

EMEAA and Ascenttra are proud to begin that work together.

About EMEAA

The Emergency Management External Affairs Association (EMEAA) is a volunteer-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit association established in 2023. EMEAA is a collaborative community promoting emergency management and crisis communications  knowledge, history, experience, global best practices, professional development and thought leadership. Its members and partners work to advance training, collaboration, awareness, recognition, networking and camaraderie throughout the profession.

About Ascenttra

Ascenttra is an emergency management firm established in 2007. Ascenttra provides preparedness exercises, training, planning, technology and virtual emergency management support to government agencies, healthcare organizations, airports, critical infrastructure and private-sector organizations. The company combines experienced emergency management practitioners with proprietary technology designed specifically for the preparedness profession.

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Emergency Management External Affairs Associationwww.emeaa.org/contactus

Ascenttra:www.ascenttra.com