About Soraya Sutherlin

Chief Executive Officer of Emergency Management Safety Partners

Soraya Sutherlin, MPA, CEM®, CA-PEM is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Emergency Management Safety Partners. A seasoned crisis communications expert and Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), she has over 20 years of experience in emergency management and disaster response. She oversees Alert SouthBay, a regional alert and warning program in Southern California, supporting 15 public safety agencies. As the Disaster Management Area Coordinator for Los Angeles County Operational Area C, she leads strategic planning and emergency response coordination for 10 cities.

Soraya's experience as the Public Information Officer for the U.S. Secret Service, Los Angeles Field Office, where she led communications for high-profile National Special Security Events, including preparations for the 2028 Olympics, along with her role as the director of the Joint Information Center for Super Bowl LVI and South Bay’s COVID-19 response, has equipped her with a level of expertise and skill that stands apart from industry standards. A published author and advocate for community preparedness, she holds advanced degrees in Public Administration from California State University, Long Beach.