Episode 33 - Attorney, Educator, Author, and Business Continuity Advisor Erika Andresen Discusses Business and Societal Risk Awareness and Comprehension

Introduction Erika Andresen, CBCP, JD, MPA, is a recovering lawyer after nearly two decades of experience in both the corporate finance world and the military. Erika became a subject matter expert on national security and disaster preparedness and response while advising different commands on their authorities and during high-risk situations in Afghanistan and domestic disasters stateside. She also has extensive experience writing injects and acting as an observer/trainer/coach for large-scale military exercises. Her work with actual disasters led her to attain a Master of Public Affairs. Erika left active duty in 2020 and has since started EaaS Consulting, LLC, with the goal of keeping businesses in business. To that end, she authored How to Not Kill Your Business: Grow Your Business in Any Environment, Navigate Volatility, and Successfully Recover When Things Go Wrong, a conversational introduction to business continuity enjoyed by CBCP practitioners and business owners alike. She has been quoted in articles for Forbes, Dark Reading, and MoneyGeek on the issues of business continuity and disaster preparedness as well as appearing as a frequent guest on podcasts internationally. Key Positions -Founder, EaaS Consulting, LLC -Chief, National Security Law, 7th Infantry Division, US Army - Chief, International Law, 353rd Civil Affairs Command -Counsel to the Commanding General, TAACOM South, Kandagar, Afghanistan and Natick Soldier Systems Center, US Army - EOC Legal Advisor, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, US Army -Professor of Emergency Management, University of Texas at El Paso, MPA Program Contact Information [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-andresen

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