Beverley Griffiths (MSc) is a leading authority in emergency management, business continuity, crowd safety and resilience. Currently a senior lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University. Beverley has extensive experience in public, private national and international organisations, as well as extensive academic experience. An author and advised on national policy, guidance, standards, qualifications, programmes and projects. Beverely is a requested chair and speaker, challenging audiences with evidence from science and personal experiences. A very active, highly motivated, by constantly striving to improve herself, others and the field, obtaining Fellow of the Institute of Civil and Emergency Management (ICPEM) and member of the Emergency Planning society (EPS).