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2025 Extreme
Heat Summit

Extreme heat is one of the most significant natural hazards in Southern California, impacting our environment, community health, and infrastructure. As temperatures continue to rise, so does the urgency to address its widespread effects.
Join the City of Riverside’s Office of Sustainability and Fire Emergency Operations Management—alongside local agencies, NGOs, the health sector, higher education institutions, school districts, and government leaders—for a full day of learning, collaboration, and action-focused dialogue on extreme heat challenges and solutions.
Friday, September 12, 2025

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Understand the Impact

Learn how extreme heat affects human health and the environment, and discover the risks, challenges, and current strategies being used to protect vulnerable communities.

Build Local Resilience

Hear how federal, state, and local agencies, along with community leaders, are working together to combat heat through planning, policy, and on-the-ground action.

Discover Innovative Solutions

See real world examples and creative tools from city-led heat response exercises to cutting edge innovations helping communities adapt to a hotter future.

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This summit will bring together approximately 250 participants, including representatives from local agencies, nonprofits, the health sector, higher education, school districts, and government leadership, for a day of learning and discussion focused on extreme heat issues and solutions.

We are seeking proposals for presentations on extreme heat-related topics to be featured across three tracks:
  • Science
  • Policy
  • Action
Proposal Submissions Requirements:
  • Title of the proposal
  • Speaker Name(s)
  • Contact Information of Speaker(s) (email addresses and phone numbers)
  • A summary of the proposal (no more than 250 words)
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Agenda

Explore Our 2025 Extreme Heat Summit Agenda

  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration & Breakfast

  • 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

  Longevity Cohort

  • 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Welcome

Speaker: Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson, City of Riverside

  • 9:15 AM - 9:50 AM

Opening Keynote

Speaker: Shunling Tsang, MD, MPH, Riverside University Health System

  • 9:50 AM - 10:00 AM

Break

  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Panel Discussion

Surviving the Heat: The Dangers of Rising Temperatures on Human Health and the Environment

This session explores the critical effects of extreme heat on both human health and the surrounding environment. This panel will join healthcare professionals and researchers in a discussion will highlight the challenges, current measures, and potential solutions associated with rising temperatures.
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Building Resilience: Collaborative Strategies to Address Heat Challenges

Hear from experts from federal, state, local, and community levels as they share their experiences, initiatives and approaches to combat extreme heat.
  • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Lunch

  • 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Case Study Session

Lessons Learned from Heat Tabletop Exercises and Beyond

Are you prepared? Heat tabletop exercises are emerging as a high impact practice to better prepare your community for Extreme Heat. The City of Phoenix, City of Riverside, and City of Los Angeles will share their experiences in setting up an Extreme Heat Tabletop exercise, who was invited to the table, what went into the planning processes, scenario development, as well as challenges faced, and key lessons learned.
  • 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Break

  • 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Cool Futures Session

Innovation in Extreme Heat Adaptation

Explore innovative products and strategies in addressing extreme heat.
  • 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Upcoming Events

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Science Track

  • This session will bring together public health professional to discuss extreme heat in the region and how it affects the human body.
  • This session will explore state and regional extreme heat projections.
  • This session will look into the heat impacts on utility and public infrastructure.

Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

  • 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
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Policy Track

  • This session will bring local leaders to share their work on addressing extreme heat through policy that is data informed.
  • This session will focus on the best strategies to effectively communicate extreme heat events to the general public.
  • This session will explore state and regional programs and initiatives that aiding local jurisdictions in their fight against extreme heat

Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

  • 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
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Action Track

  • The session will explore ways to mitigate extreme heat in the present, short, and long term.
  • This section will explore recent Extreme Heat Tabletop Exercises from three local jurisdictions. From planning and conducting their tabletop, to outcomes, this will aide other jurisdictions in executing their own.
  • This session will explore cooling and climate resilience centers as public spaces and best practices for jurisdictions implementing these spaces.

Friday, Sept. 12, 2025

  • 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
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Mike Bryan

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Kelimontos DJ Party 2024

  • Coffee & Snacks
  • Video Streming

monday

  • 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
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Mike Bryan

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Meeting With Word

  • Coffee & Snacks
  • Video Streming

tuesday

  • 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
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Mike Bryan

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Humble Hill Running Day

  • Coffee & Snacks
  • Video Streming

Wednesday

  • 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
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Mike Bryan

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Kelimontos DJ Party 2024

  • Coffee & Snacks
  • Video Streming

monday

  • 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
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Mike Bryan

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Meeting With Word

  • Coffee & Snacks
  • Video Streming

tuesday

  • 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
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Mike Bryan

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Humble Hill Running Day

  • Coffee & Snacks
  • Video Streming

Wednesday

  • 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
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Mike Bryan

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Kelimontos DJ Party 2024

  • Coffee & Snacks
  • Video Streming

monday

  • 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
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Mike Bryan

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Meeting With Word

  • Coffee & Snacks
  • Video Streming

tuesday

  • 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
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Mike Bryan

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Humble Hill Running Day

  • Coffee & Snacks
  • Video Streming

Wednesday

  • 10.00 am - 12.00 pm

Event Speakers

Dr. Shunling Tsang, MD MPH

is the Deputy Public Health Officer for Riverside County and serves as Chair of Family Medicine and Medical Director of Quality at Riverside University Health System. She holds a master’s in public health from Boston University, a medical degree from St. George’s University, and completed her Family Medicine training at Riverside University Health System. Passionate about partnering with communities to improve health and wellness, Dr. Tsang enjoys traveling, exploring new foods and cultures, and discovering new places with her husband and two children.

Erin Edwards

is the Executive Director of Blue Zones Project Riverside, bringing nearly two decades of experience in policy, philanthropy, and nonprofit leadership. A former Riverside City Councilmember and two-term Mayor Pro Tempore, she led initiatives such as Riverside’s 6-pillar Homelessness Action Plan, the Nonprofit Resilience Fund, and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Erin has also served with The Equality Fund, United Way, and AmeriCorps, and holds degrees in French and English from Augustana College and a master’s in International Development from the University of Wisconsin. She lives in Riverside with her partner, Liz, and their two children.

Juan Landeros-Tavera, MPH

is the Director of the Climate Justice Program at Riverside University Health System – Public Health. With over 10 years of experience in public health across nonprofit and government sectors, he leads efforts to advance climate equity, address extreme heat, and support frontline communities through data-driven solutions and community-led strategies.

Kelly Meza Prado

is dedicated to environmental work that protects both nature and public health. She currently leads the grant program for the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience initiative, overseeing a portfolio of 45 grantees. She holds a Master of Public Health in Environment and Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. 

Anunciata S. Greer, MPA

is a veteran and Riverside native with over eight years of experience in emergency management. She currently serves as Homeland Security Planner for the City of Riverside Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Management, specializing in preparedness, coordination, and resilience planning to protect and support the community.

Mother Kelli Grace

has served as rector of All Saints Episcopal Church since 2019 and has over 25 years of ordained ministry at local, diocesan, and national levels. Holding a graduate degree in Religion from Claremont School of Theology, she has led All Saints in making Care of Creation a mission priority, focusing on energy conservation, community farming, emergency resilience, and environmental stewardship in partnership with local organizations.

Casey Oswant

is a Lead Meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in San Diego. Casey has been working at the San Diego office for the past 7 years, but grew up in Phoenix, AZ so she is no stranger to the heat. One of her favorite parts of her job is to attend events like these to help communities better prepare for hazardous weather of all kinds! 

Andres Gonzalez

(he/him) was raised at the intersection of borders and language, shaping a career focused on climate displacement and environmental justice. As Sustainability Policy Adviser at the LA County Chief Sustainability Office, Andres works to ensure climate solutions are driven by the communities they impact, and that technical information can be communicable and accessible across stakeholder groups. Andres is currently supporting the development of the LA County Heat Action Plan, part of which has been informed by the 1st LA Extreme Heat Tabletop Exercise, a collaboration between the CSO, the City of LA’s Climate Emergency Mobilization Office, and the LEAP LA coalition of community partners including, Physician’s for Social Responsibility LA, Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education, Sacred Places Institute, Pacoima Beautiful, Communities for a Better Environment, and Esperanza Community Housing.

Iona Isachsen

is a Project Manager with the Smart Surfaces Coalition (SSC), where she supports policymakers and program developers in adopting cost-effective urban resilience strategies through the development of educational resources, model policy and codes, and peer learning programs. Iona oversees SSC’s Peer Learning Network and the Cool Roadways Partnership, the leading forum for reflective pavement performance research and adoption insights. She is an active member of the Cool Roof Rating Council’s Education Committee and Pavement Ratings Steering Committee.

Luis Fematt

is an ISA Certified Arborist and Certified Tree Climber Specialist with 16 years of experience in urban forestry. He has been with the City of Riverside for a little over year and a half, working under the direction of Robert Filiar, the City Urban Forester Manager. During this time, he has worked with the Urban Forestry and Landscape team to enhance services provided to the communities, with a focus on maintaining a safe public right of away while preserving the many benefits trees offer. Alongside the Urban Forestry and Landscape team, Luis continues to develop a new selection of street trees and plants that are appropriate for the site's size and height, as well as adaptable to future climate conditions. 

Kim Gathers, MPA, CEM

is a Deputy Director with the Office of Emergency Management for the City of Phoenix Fire Department. In her role, she helps to coordinate and implement programs and projects to help individuals prepare for, respond to, and recover from known and unknown threats and hazards. Kim is also a Certified Emergency Manager and is responsible for the city’s Mass Care and Shelter Program and the Hazard Mitigation Program which includes efforts to mitigate the impacts of extreme heat.

Rudolfo (Rudy) Perez

is a Deputy Director for the City of Phoenix Office of Emergency Management. Rudy oversees the Operations Section and focuses on the development and maintenance of the City of Phoenix’s Continuity of Operations program, all-hazard emergency operation training and exercise program, and the City’s comprehensive Emergency Operation Planning. Rudy has been with the City of Phoenix since October 2022. Rudy holds a master’s degree in Homeland Security & Emergency Management from Arizona State University and is a Certified Emergency Manager by the International Association of Emergency Managers.

Peter Sellas

has been with the Riverside Fire Department for 19 years and currently serves as the Emergency Services Coordinator. For the past 8 years, he has been part of the Office of Emergency Management, while also serving as a canine handler with the Urban Search and Rescue team throughout his career. He further serves the community as a Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) instructor and as a Logistics Section Chief (trainee) on the county’s incident management team. At the national level, Peter contributes his expertise as a canine instructor, canine evaluator, and technical search instructor.

Dr. Shunling Tsang, MD MPH

is the Deputy Public Health Officer for Riverside County and serves as Chair of Family Medicine and Medical Director of Quality at Riverside University Health System. She holds a master’s in public health from Boston University, a medical degree from St. George’s University, and completed her Family Medicine training at Riverside University Health System. Passionate about partnering with communities to improve health and wellness, Dr. Tsang enjoys traveling, exploring new foods and cultures, and discovering new places with her husband and two children.

Lysandra Diaz

is the Disaster Program Manager for the American Red Cross in Riverside County, where she oversees disaster response operations and volunteer engagement. She holds a Master of Science in Global Affairs from New York University, with a focus on human rights and international law.

Erin Edwards

is the Executive Director of Blue Zones Project Riverside, bringing nearly two decades of experience in policy, philanthropy, and nonprofit leadership. A former Riverside City Councilmember and two-term Mayor Pro Tempore, she led initiatives such as Riverside’s 6-pillar Homelessness Action Plan, the Nonprofit Resilience Fund, and the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Erin has also served with The Equality Fund, United Way, and AmeriCorps, and holds degrees in French and English from Augustana College and a master’s in International Development from the University of Wisconsin. She lives in Riverside with her partner, Liz, and their two children.

Iona Isachsen

is a Project Manager with the Smart Surfaces Coalition (SSC), where she supports policymakers and program developers in adopting cost-effective urban resilience strategies through the development of educational resources, model policy and codes, and peer learning programs. Iona oversees SSC’s Peer Learning Network and the Cool Roadways Partnership, the leading forum for reflective pavement performance research and adoption insights. She is an active member of the Cool Roof Rating Council’s Education Committee and Pavement Ratings Steering Committee.

Juan Landeros-Tavera, MPH

is the Director of the Climate Justice Program at Riverside University Health System – Public Health. With over 10 years of experience in public health across nonprofit and government sectors, he leads efforts to advance climate equity, address extreme heat, and support frontline communities through data-driven solutions and community-led strategies.

Francesca Hopkins, PhD

is an Associate Professor of Climate Change & Sustainability at the University of California, Riverside. Francesca studies the effects of human activities on the global carbon cycle from an interdisciplinary earth system science perspective, with particular interest in greenhouse gas emissions in urban and agricultural environments. She holds a Ph.D. in Earth System Science from the University of California, Irvine.

Kelly Meza Prado

is dedicated to environmental work that protects both nature and public health. She currently leads the grant program for the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience initiative, overseeing a portfolio of 45 grantees. She holds a Master of Public Health in Environment and Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. 

Erin Coutts

is the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability (LARC). Housed at UCLA, LARC is a network of local governments, regional agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, utilities, and academics working together to advance climate mitigation and adaptation efforts in the LA region. Erin is focused on convening local and regional climate leaders to help them to maximize limited resources and determine the best courses of action for the region. 

Anunciata S. Greer, MPA

is a veteran and Riverside native with over eight years of experience in emergency management. She currently serves as Homeland Security Planner for the City of Riverside Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Management, specializing in preparedness, coordination, and resilience planning to protect and support the community.

Dee Keoski

is the Senior Resource Advisor for The Janet Goeske Center. She and her team help to match seniors with resources and supports for a variety of life issues. Dee has lived in Riverside and Woodcrest for over 40 years and is a retired middle school Math/English Teacher. 

Mother Kelli Grace

has served as rector of All Saints Episcopal Church since 2019 and has over 25 years of ordained ministry at local, diocesan, and national levels. Holding a graduate degree in Religion from Claremont School of Theology, she has led All Saints in making Care of Creation a mission priority, focusing on energy conservation, community farming, emergency resilience, and environmental stewardship in partnership with local organizations.

Luis Fematt

is an ISA Certified Arborist and Certified Tree Climber Specialist with 16 years of experience in urban forestry. He has been with the City of Riverside for a little over year and a half, working under the direction of Robert Filiar, the City Urban Forester Manager. During this time, he has worked with the Urban Forestry and Landscape team to enhance services provided to the communities, with a focus on maintaining a safe public right of away while preserving the many benefits trees offer. Alongside the Urban Forestry and Landscape team, Luis continues to develop a new selection of street trees and plants that are appropriate for the site's size and height, as well as adaptable to future climate conditions. 

Casey Oswant

is a Lead Meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in San Diego. Casey has been working at the San Diego office for the past 7 years, but grew up in Phoenix, AZ so she is no stranger to the heat. One of her favorite parts of her job is to attend events like these to help communities better prepare for hazardous weather of all kinds!

Enrique Huerta

is the Legislative Director at Climate Resolve, where he guides the organization’s policy initiatives across local, regional, and state governments. Over the past five years, he has successfully built strategic coalitions to pass state laws that focus on public health in the face of extreme heat. His work is driven by a passion for creating equitable and sustainable communities for all Californians.

Andres Gonzalez

(he/him) was raised at the intersection of borders and language, shaping a career focused on climate displacement and environmental justice. As Sustainability Policy Adviser at the LA County Chief Sustainability Office, Andres works to ensure climate solutions are driven by the communities they impact, and that technical information can be communicable and accessible across stakeholder groups. Andres is currently supporting the development of the LA County Heat Action Plan, part of which has been informed by the 1st LA Extreme Heat Tabletop Exercise, a collaboration between the CSO, the City of LA’s Climate Emergency Mobilization Office, and the LEAP LA coalition of community partners including, Physician’s for Social Responsibility LA, Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education, Sacred Places Institute, Pacoima Beautiful, Communities for a Better Environment, and Esperanza Community Housing.

Kim Gathers, MPA, CEM

is a Deputy Director with the Office of Emergency Management for the City of Phoenix Fire Department. In her role, she helps to coordinate and implement programs and projects to help individuals prepare for, respond to, and recover from known and unknown threats and hazards. Kim is also a Certified Emergency Manager and is responsible for the city’s Mass Care and Shelter Program and the Hazard Mitigation Program which includes efforts to mitigate the impacts of extreme heat.

Peter Sellas

has been with the Riverside Fire Department for 19 years and currently serves as the Emergency Services Coordinator. For the past 8 years, he has been part of the Office of Emergency Management, while also serving as a canine handler with the Urban Search and Rescue team throughout his career. He further serves the community as a Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) instructor and as a Logistics Section Chief (trainee) on the county’s incident management team. At the national level, Peter contributes his expertise as a canine instructor, canine evaluator, and technical search instructor.

Rudolfo (Rudy) Perez

is a Deputy Director for the City of Phoenix Office of Emergency Management. Rudy oversees the Operations Section and focuses on the development and maintenance of the City of Phoenix’s Continuity of Operations program, all-hazard emergency operation training and exercise program, and the City’s comprehensive Emergency Operation Planning. Rudy has been with the City of Phoenix since October 2022. Rudy holds a master’s degree in Homeland Security & Emergency Management from Arizona State University and is a Certified Emergency Manager by the International Association of Emergency Managers.
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