METEOROLOGIST CHERYL NELSON serves as an enthusiastic FEMA-certified instructor at the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC), sharing insights and expertise in courses that encompass Climate Adaptation, Coastal Hazards, Flooding, Hurricane, Tornado, and Winter Weather hazards and awareness. Cheryl is also the visionary behind Prepare with Cher, LLC, where expertise in natural disaster and travel preparedness takes center stage. As the founder and owner, Cheryl brings a wealth of expertise as a TV Host, Broadcast Meteorologist, and seasoned Public Speaker. Specializing in equipping the public for various weather conditions and natural disasters, Cheryl ensures readiness for travel, regardless of the forecast. Widely respected in her field, Cheryl has made appearances on major TV networks, including the TODAY Show, BBC World News, Fox News Channel/Fox Weather, News Nation, The Weather Channel, and The AccuWeather Network. Presently, she hosts the nationally aired TV show "Main St. Living" on Cox Cable's YurView Network. Certified by the American Meteorological Society (AMS), Cheryl actively contributes to severe weather education, reaching millions nationwide through impactful satellite media tours, tv interviews and social media. Involved in her industry, Cheryl held the position of the 2020 AMS Broadcast Board Chair, and was a longstanding board member on Penn State's College of Earth & Mineral Sciences Alumni Board. A proud graduate of Penn State University, Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology with an emphasis in Communications. WE ARE...! Stay connected with Cheryl on social media @CherylNelsonTV & @PrepareWithCher and visit her website at www.PrepareWithCher.com.

Kyle Nelson is an Educator and Connector bridging the worlds of Emergency Management, Meteorology and Telecommunications. Based in Aspen, Colorado, he serves as the Manager of Pitkin County Telecommunications, where he oversees critical public safety infrastructure, including 911 dispatch systems, LMR networks, and broadband initiatives. Kyle brings over a decade of operational experience to the classroom. He serves as the ESF-2 (Communications) Lead for Pitkin County, a Planning Section Chief, Situation Unit Leader and Communications Unit Leader (COML) for the Northwest Colorado Type 3 Incident Management Team, and a Mountain Weather Forecaster & Ski Patroller at Buttermilk Mountain. Previously, he directed medical planning, logistics and operations as the Winter X Games Ski Patrol Special Event Lead, and commanded events and incidents large & small as a 911 Dispatcher. Kyle's specialties include Weather Hazards, Social Media, Community Planning, and Critical Infrastructure Resilience. He brings unrivaled enthusiasm to the classroom, helping communities interpret complex hazards and design robust, technology-driven strategies to build resilience.