Sayra Cristancho

My research program investigates how action teams navigate and respond to disruptive events. My goal is to show how best to support training and practice for resilient teaming. To this end, I developed a unique research approach that cross-pollinates qualitative research, sociobiology, and engineering principles with insights from various industries, including healthcare, tactical/military, and emergency response. I am currently interested in understanding how community volunteer initiatives could augment emergency management in Canada, if we are to attain "whole-of-society resilience". As an author and with my research, I am hoping to contribute to the recent discussion around Canada's approach to emergency management that is taking place in The Conversation.