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The Global Center for Preparedness and Resilience (GCPR)
The Global Center for Preparedness and Resilience (GCPR), is a unique international
center that promotes globally resilient communities that can sustain themselves successfully in the face of natural and man-made
disasters, through integrated and effective planning. A reputed think tank and interdisciplinary clearinghouse, the Center
also promotes green professional practices in public and private sectors that enhance the sustainability and
resilience of our planet.
Mission
The Center works with key partners from business, government, military, non-profits and academia to achieve disaster resilience and vulnerability reduction in both private and public sectors.
Nationally and internationally, the GCPR has served as an incubator for innovation and technology transfer
The Center also provides cutting-edge solutions through research, training, instruction, certification, professional development and continuing education. It also offers diverse and comprehensive consulting services, modeling/simulation, quality assurance and performance assessment measures. The GCRP staff members have over 30 years of industry, government and academic experience to help plan for, prevent and respond to safety, security and sustainability issues faced by architects, engineers and designers. The total range of computer based visualizations in 3-D modeling have included:
Transportation/infrastructure (i.e., airports, seaports, transit, maglev, highways, intermodal facilities)
Military based simulations (i.e., aircraft, ships, aerial refueling including C-17, B1B, F-15, C-130, KC-10, FA-18,
E-2C and A-10)
Architectural structures/buildings (i.e., shopping centers, schools residences, hotels, office buildings)
Sports and recreational facilities (i.e., football and basketball stadiums, marinas)
Site development plans, transportation master plans, regional water management districts, land use plans, environmental
impact and assessment studies (e.g., representing hurricane category conditions)
Security/emergency response simulations.
Our experts have worked with leading defense industry companies including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrup Grunman, Raytheon and Harris as well as federal and local government agencies and private companies who are similarly devoted to creating a safe, secure and sustainable global infrastructure. In total consultative services have involved over 125 Fortune 500 companies and over 200 Federal, state and local governments. Our representative virtual simulation clips come from a variety of projects that Dr. Clifford Bragdon, AICP, FASA and his associates have been affiliated with and produced over time. These simulations have been presented to NATO, United Nations, the Office of the President of the United States, governors, mayors, elected public officials and senior business executives.
Membership
Membership offers unique opportunities and benefits:
Access to a large global network of major public and private sector organizations
Visibility and an opportunity to influence pioneers in the emerging field of resiliency
Participation in a multinational innovative and dynamic team
Affiliation with a nationally recognized tier-one university.
Categories of Membership:
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Executive Members |
Advisory Members |
General Members |
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Serve on the Executive Board and provide policy and direction to the Exec. Director Membership: $ 50,000 / 5 yrs Membership can be paid in single year installments of $ 10,000 |
Serve on the Advisory Board and address technology related areas and offer guidance to the Executive Board Membership: $ 10,000 / 5 yrs Membership can be paid in single year installments of $ 2,000 |
Benefit by participating in meetings, conferences. sponsored events and networking opportunities Membership: $ 5,000 / 5 yrs Membership can be paid in single year installments of $ 1,000
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Membership benefits include discounts on Global Leadership Forums and Annual Global Preparedness and Resilience Conferences, as well as publications. The forums and conferences alike bring together world-class speakers, public and private sector organizations (businesses, military, academia, non-profits, governments) that offer special networking opportunities (e.g. alliances, partnerships, agreements, joint-ventures, intellectual opportunities). Members share new ideas, initiatives and best practices.
Members receive regular updates and newsletters from the Center’s website and through interactive technology and social media. Membership contributions may be tax-deductible
To be nominated to the Executive Board or the Advisory Board, please contact Dr. Clifford Bragdon, Executive Director of the Global Center for Preparedness and Resilience at (321) 674-8821 or cbragdon@fit.edu.
Membership Forms
Executive Board Membership Agreement
Advisory Board Membership Agreement