Aaron maintains a full-time clinical role while serving as a Special Faculty member in Creighton University’s Department of Paramedicine. Aaron is also a frequent speaker at local, state, and national continuing education events.

Ahmed Saeed, MD is an EMS Fellow at University of Alabama at Birmingham. A first-generation physician, he is committed to advancing prehospital care through high-impact education, innovative simulation, and a passion for mentorship, leadership, and excellence in emergency medical services.

Seasoned EMS educator and paramedic with a background in leadership, training, and emergency response. Regular speaker and instructor on EMS operations, provider mental health, leadership, and self-defense, delivering engaging and practical education for healthcare and public safety audiences.

Alexus Edwards is a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and full time Clinical Coordinator of a rape crisis center. An EMT-B during nursing school with trauma ICU experience, she completes her MSN in Nursing Education in April 2026 and provides education to law enforcement and healthcare professionals.

Blake Rikard is a Program Manager on the Partners and Advocacy Team at the National Registry of EMTs. He works to develop partnerships with key stakeholders, including State EMS Offices, EMS Employer Agencies, and EMS Educational Programs.

Mr. Dierking serves as a Director with NorthStar EMS providing executive management and operational oversight. Additionally, he leads NorthStar's Industrial EMS and Fire Services Department. He is a frequent speaker and author on EMS topics and serves as a CAAS Site Reviewer.

Brittany Lewis, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CV-BC is an Advanced Heart Failure, VAD, and Heart Transplant APP with 15 years of cardiac experience, including 8 years as a VAD Coordinator. She is passionate about education, evidence-based practice, and improving outcomes for VAD patients.

Clinician & executive. COO at PHI Air Medical | Yale DNP | 20+ years in emergency, critical care & air medical transport | Dedicated to expanding critical care access in rural & underserved communities | RN, NRP, NEA-BC, CMTE, FACHE

11 year veteran flight paramedic and critical care provider servicing Alabama in various roles in both ground and HEMS critical care operations, as well as performing critical care and anesthetic operations in a pediatric outpatient surgical setting. Colton obtained my BS from Auburn in 2015.

Major Dane Yaw, BS, FO II, EMS/Fire Instructor II nearly 30 years in public safety, beginning as a Police Paramedic, joining OKCFD in 1999. A Meritorious Service Award recipient, he’s led on Heavy Rescue, Special Ops, and Battalion 606. A national instructor, Dane has lectured at 11 diffrent conf.

Daniel Mills is a mental health expert and U.S. Army 68W Combat Medic with 24 years in fire, EMS, and military medicine. A former firefighter paramedic, flight medic, and Special Operations instructor, he speaks on stress, trauma, resilience, and high-performance leadership.

For over two decades, Dave Weber has worked as a rescue technician, remote site medic, rescue helicopter manager, and skills instructor. He is the owner of the Mountain Rescue Collective, LLC, a technical training and rescue program assessment firm. Additionally, Dave continues to work as a climbing

Derek Collins is a dynamic and highly experienced critical care clinician with over 15 years of progressive prehospital and hospital-based experience, spanning roles from EMT and paramedic to flight paramedic, emergency room RN, and flight nurse. He currently serves as a pediatric Emergency Room RN

Destiny Jones is an EMT serving as a Public Relations Coordinator, Field Training Officer, certified dispatcher, Spanish translator, and volunteer firefighter. She is dedicated to patient care, mentoring providers, and strengthening communication and support within EMS.

President of Alabama Ambulance Association

Fiona is an ER and Critical Care RN blending clinical expertise with compassion at end of life. Shaped by the loss of a brother and niece, they bring a deeply personal lens to care. A coffee lover and outdoor adventurer, they find balance beyond the bedside.

Buddy has dedicated over 32 years to public safety, including 26 years in Emergency Medical Services. Throughout his career, he has served as a Firefighter/Paramedic and Paramedic with both municipal departments and private EMS organizations. Buddy is currently a Flight Paramedic and teaches EMS.

With more than 20 years of experience in both prehospital and hospital emergency care, Ginger Thomas brings a unique and comprehensive perspective to emergency healthcare operations, patient care, and leadership. Beginning a career as a paramedic and later serving as a Critical Care Transport Nurse

Jeff Byars, BCPA, NREMT, is an award-winning patient advocate, healthcare consultant, and 33-year EMT. With experience in insurance reimbursement, hospital finance, and complex care navigation, he helps bridge the gap between patients, providers, and healthcare administration.

Jennifer Bennett is the Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Alabama–Mississippi Chapter, where she leads initiatives focused on education, early detection, and support for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. With more than a decade of leadership experi

Vice President of the Alabama Ambulance Association 

Paramedic from Louisville, KY with over 15 years in EMS. Currently serves as the EMS Training Division Chief with Jeffersontown Fire & EMS. Patient & Provider advocate with focused education to develop adaptable clinicians, emphasizing sound judgment and operational competence in modern EMS.

KD Hill is a former Ole Miss football player and motivational speaker whose life changed after a devastating 2023 accident resulted in the loss of his right leg. Through resilience, faith, and determination, he now inspires others to overcome adversity and pursue purpose beyond setbacks

Lt. Kenny Mitchell Jr (ret) began his fire service career in 2002 with The Virginia Beach Fire Department. Assigned to Fire Station 4 and served on the MIRT (Marine Incident Response Team) his entire time with VBFD. In 2007 he relocated to Chesterfield County Fire & EMS, retiring as a Lieutenant.

Kim Stanley was employed with Medicare as the EMS Liaison for more than a decade. Working with CMS and various State committees, Kim developed key reimbursement policies at both the carrier and federal levels. Kim has been with EMS|MC since 2003 and serves as Chief Client Advocacy Officer. As an advocate for EMS providers, she continues to serve on various reimbursement committees and contractor advisory groups at the state and national levels. Kim is a frequent presenter at EMS conferences and a nationally recognized expert on EMS billing practices, compliance and Medicare policy. Kim holds her CAC certification from the NAAC.

Kristi Graham, BS, NRP, CP-C, is an Alabama paramedic, educator, and CEO of Direct EMS Academy. She specializes in EMS education, dispatch training, and system development, delivering practical, field-ready training that strengthens provider performance and improves patient outcomes

Krystal Niel, MSN, RN, is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Health Systems Leader Track Coordinator at Auburn University at Montgomery. She specializes in leadership development for healthcare professionals, with a focus on building high-performing teams in high-pressure environments.

Dr. Mark Christensen is an Emergency Medicine physician and EMS Medical Director who began his career as an EMT. He now leads multiple EMS agencies and Emergency Departments where he uses his experience and leadership to improve prehospital care and patient outcomes.

Residing in Alabama, Mark Norris is a flight paramedic and base manager with experience in many of the most challenging regions of the United States. He teaches leadership, human performance, and crew dynamics in high-risk EMS and aviation environments, focusing on stabilizing people and situations

Matthew Panepento is the EMS Officer with Trussville Fire & Rescue, a paramedic instructor at Jefferson State, and a Flight Paramedic with Regional Air Medical Services. He specializes in cardiology, QA/QI, and leadership development, with a focus on building strong providers, teams, and systems.

Mike Graham is an experienced EMS professional dedicated to prehospital care, training, and system improvement. With a focus on field operations and team performance, he supports high-quality patient care through practical experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to excellence in EMS.

Dr. Jasumback is the Medical Director- Clinical Standards for PHI Air Medical as well as Medical Director for Benefis MercyFlight in Montana. He is President-Elect of AMPA. His areas of expertise include resuscitation, critical care literature analysis and Emergency Medicine/EMS.

Michelle Kline, MSN, RN, NREMT-P, is a flight nurse with over 20 years of experience in EMS and the creator of Fit for Flight, a program focused on building mental resilience, strong nutrition habits, and physical readiness for prehospital clinicians.

Paul W. Kirby, MD, is an EM Physician at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, focused on prehospital quality improvement, system design, and strengthening collaboration between EMS agencies and hospitals to improve patient outcomes.

Flight Paramedic and Regional Educator with Enterprise Rescue, bringing experience across EMS, fire, and HEMS. Holds an AAS and certifications including FP-C, WP-C, and C-NPT.

Flight Paramedic and Education Coordinator with more than 13 years of ground, flight, and critical-care EMS experience. Combines active frontline patient care with practical education designed to build stronger, more confident clinicians. Experienced in high-acuity adult and pediatric care, advanced

Russ Brown, NRP, FP-C is a critical care paramedic for Parker County hospital district EMS. He has published numerous articles in peer reviewed medical journals and EMS trade magazines. A passionate medical educator, he frequently lectures at regional, state, national, and international conferences

Mr. Greene is an accomplished veteran of the public safety sector with more than two decades of experience in the fire service and emergency medical services. He currently serves as a Captain/Paramedic for the City of Irondale and flight paramedic for Regional Air Medical Services

Dr. Bingham is a Pediatric Emergency physician from Children's of Alabama. She joined the department in 2021 after completing her fellowship at Wake Forest School of Medicine. She is currently the director of Pediatric Emergency Simulation as well as Assistant Director of COACHES

Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at UAB, Assistant State EMS Medical Director for Pediatrics Alabama OEMS, Medical Director Alabama EMSC , past president AL NAEMSP, and NEMSAC appointee. National leader in prehospital pediatric care and disaster preparedness.

Shane brings 34 years of EMS experience from the streets as a first responder to ground and air ambulance operations. He has served as a field provider, training officer, education director, supervisor, clinical lead, and more. Today he leads Emergency Services Education & Consulting

Sharon J. Purdom, RN, BSN, CFRN, is a seasoned National Flight Nurse and Clinical Coach with Med-Trans Corporation, bringing over 25 years of expertise in critical care and flight nursing. Her dedication to the air medical community is evident through her longstanding service on the Air & Surface Tr

I am a Critical Care Paramedic with Medic EMS in Davenport, IA. I am the President of Snaith Family ASD Sensory Project. I use my professional expertise and personal experiences to deliver high quality training on how to treat ASD Individuals on 911 calls.

Skyler Cope is an NREMT-P and American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS Instructor, with additional certifications in PHTLS, AMLS, ABLS and as a Level 4 HSI Instructor. He also works in the medical device industry within cardiac electrophysiology, supporting physicians and EP teams in the evaluation and treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmias, including catheter ablation procedures.

Steve has 25 years of experience in pre-hospital medicine, including 19 years as a paramedic. He is currently EMS Chief for Jeffersontown Fire & EMS in suburban Louisville, Kentucky. He is known as a passionate educator, clinician, and leader. He seeks to expand awareness of strangulation for EMS

Travis Burns is the Training and Outreach Manager for Mobile County EMS, and manages the MCEMS Critical Care Paramedic Program. In addition to these roles, he is active in the field as a Critical Care Paramedic. Travis has FP-C, CCP-C, TP-C certifications, and holds a Bachelors in EMS.

Dr. Tyler Sullivan is an Emergency Medicine physician with fellowship training in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). He brings expertise in high-acuity emergency care, prehospital medicine, and systems-based emergency response. He trained at one of the Southeast’s largest Level I trauma centers.

Dr. Ferguson’s insight into emergency care comes from 30 years of experience. Starting as an EMT then almost 14 years of ER and Flight nursing, to now an associate professor of Emergency Medicine at UAB. He is a medical director for both air and ground agencies including Birmingham Fire and Rescue,