What security and emergency information do businesses want from government? A New York survey

Author's Biography

William G. Raisch is the founding Director of the International Center for Enterprise Preparedness. His work focuses on the development of actionable strategies and policies through active engagement of key stakeholders and a holistic approach to risk management and resilience. Mr Raisch has nearly 30 years of experience in the private sector, spanning roles in both private and public corporations. He is actively engaged with the international business community as well as elements of various national governments and NGOs globally. He served as the private sector preparedness adviser to the US Federal 9-11 Commission and assisted in developing the Commission’s recommendations on private sector emergency preparedness. Mr Raisch received his BA (government and economics) and MBA from Cornell University.

Margaret Della is the Project Associate for New York University’s International Center for Enterprise Preparedness. Since January 2006, she has provided research, outreach and administrative support to the Center’s Director and Associate Director. Previously, Ms Della served as a legislative aide to US Senator Russ Feingold. Responsibilities included advising on foreign policy, evaluating and drafting legislation, and drafting statements for the Congressional Record. Additionally, Ms Della served as primary point person for in-state groups and constituents on foreign policy. She received her BA in international relations and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and is now pursuing her master’s degree in public service in public and nonprofit administration and management, with an international specialisation at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School.

Matt Statler is InterCEP’s Associate Director and his responsibilities include conducting research and coordinating special projects to generate findings and recommendations for strategic action. Previously, Matt served as Director of Research at the Imagination Lab, a Swiss nonprofit foundation. Matt’s educational background includes bachelor’s degrees in philosophy and Spanish literature from the University of Missouri, Columbia. He spent one year at the University of Heidelberg as a Fulbright Scholar, and then obtained a PhD in philosophy from Vanderbilt University. His organisational research has appeared in journals such as Long Range Planning, The International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy, and International Studies in Management and Organization, and his most recent book publication is Everyday Strategic Preparedness: The Role of Practical Wisdom in Organizations (2007).