Hosted by the National Association of County Health Officials (NACCHO), the 2026 Preparedness Summit brings together public health leaders to strengthen state and local partnerships in a rapidly evolving federal landscape. This year’s theme, “Protecting Our Communities: State and Local Preparedness in Action,” highlights actionable strategies for strengthening public health preparedness. The summit will take place from April 13 to 16, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland, and virtually, offering flexible ways to participate.
This event is a premier forum for knowledge sharing, resource exchange, and relationship building across the public health sector. Attendees include professionals from government agencies, emergency management, volunteer organizations, healthcare coalitions, and academia, all working together to advance the public health preparedness system.
Connect With Hagerty
Our team looks forward to collaborating with industry professionals to explore innovative solutions and practical strategies that address vulnerabilities in national health security. Hagerty’s Deputy Director of Preparedness and public health and healthcare expert, Dr. Gurdeep Singh Nagi, and Preparedness Managing Associate, Hannah Shaltiel, will be in attendance to represent Team Hagerty.
If you are attending the 2026 Preparedness Summit, be sure to stop by our booth and connect with our team!
To learn more about this event or to register to attend, visit the official NACCHO website.
About Our Team
Dr. Gurdeep Singh Nagi is a healthcare and emergency management professional with over 15 years of experience spanning clinical, operational, and academic roles. He brings expertise in program development, project management, leadership training, and healthcare operations, with a strong focus on strategic planning, policy development, and system improvement. At Hagerty, Dr. Nagi helps organizations strengthen operations, align priorities, and enhance their impact on communities through public health and healthcare initiatives. Dr. Nagi earned his Doctor of Medicine from Windsor University School of Medicine and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management from Loyola University Chicago.
Hannah (Myers) Shaltiel is an emergency management professional with four years of local government experience. As a Managing Associate at Hagerty, she leads projects that help clients enhance their preparedness capabilities. Previously, she served as the Deputy Emergency Manager for the City of Rowlett, Texas, gaining experience across all phases of emergency management and building strong partnerships with public- and private-sector stakeholders. Ms. Shaltiel earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Health from Tulane University and her Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Health from New York University.