The National Hurricane Conference (NHC) is the leading educational and professional gathering for hurricane responders nationwide. The conference provides a forum to exchange ideas, discuss policies, and share best practices to improve hurricane preparedness, response, and recovery.
Offering workshops and training sessions led by some of the nation’s top hurricane experts, the NHC fosters collaboration across both the public and private sectors. At this year’s event, sessions will highlight lessons learned from past storms, innovative programs, and new and emerging guidance.
The 2026 NHC will take place in Orlando, Florida, from March 30 to April 2, 2026.
Connect with Hagerty
Hagerty’s Tanya Shannon, Kalindi Fitch, and Alejandro Munera are proud to participate in this premier event. At the conference, our team will lead and co-present the following sessions:
- Holistic Roadmap to Recovery
April 1, 2026 – Tanya Shannon and Jennifer Aldridge, Disaster Recovery Manager from the City of Panama City (CPC), will lead this engaging workshop. The session will reflect on the City’s road to recovery after Hurricane Michael, highlighting critical milestones and lessons learned along the way. - What Comes Next: Absorbing Response and Recovery Roles with Uncertain Federal Assistance
April 2, 2026 – Tanya Shannon and Kalindi Fitch will share their expertise in this breakout session, which focuses on strategies for jurisdictions navigating complex recovery responsibilities. - Navigating a Changing Landscape: Federal Grant Procurement Updates and 2 CFR Part 200 Decisions
April 2, 2026 – Kalindi Fitch and Alejandro Munera will lead this interactive session, providing a deep dive into the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) latest guidance and procurement-related decisions.
We look forward to connecting with fellow professionals, exchanging ideas, and exploring innovative solutions that strengthen our nation’s hurricane preparedness and resilience.
To learn more about the event, visit the official NHC website.
About Our Team
Kalindi Fitch is a Senior Manager with more than a decade of experience supporting emergency response and recovery for clients at all levels of government. She has deep expertise in federally funded programs and has supported major disaster recovery efforts nationwide. Her work includes COVID-19 cost recovery, large-scale hurricanes and wildfires, and implementation of the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) programs.
Alejandro Munera is an emergency management professional with expertise in Florida-specific grant management and recovery projects. He has assisted clients with financial management, compliance monitoring, strategic planning, and reporting to maximize funding for communities. Alejandro’s grant management experience aligns with FEMA standards, with his work primarily focused on federal funds compliance and management.
Tanya Shannon is an emergency management professional with 15 years of local, state, federal, private, and nonprofit experience. As a Deputy Director at Hagerty, she oversees disaster recovery projects across the southeastern United States (US), supporting jurisdictions recovering from natural disasters and other large-scale incidents. Previously, she worked for FEMA, where she helped establish Public Assistance (PA) operations for more than 100 federally declared disasters and managed a nationwide training team.