The DRI Foundation is proud to help the needs of women, particularly during Women’s History Month. To this end, it has provided funding to The Shoebox Project, a Canadian nonprofit that supports women impacted by homelessness. Founded in 2011, the…
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Veterans Outreach Program Brings Business Continuity Knowledge to European Military Bases
Part of the DRI Foundation Veterans Outreach Program (VOP) efforts to spread business continuity expertise includes spreading the word among military and government leaders. That’s why the VOP crossed the Atlantic to help the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) provide…
DRI Foundation Presents Distinguished Service Award to Keith Pierson, CBCP at DRI2025
The DRI Foundation would like to congratulate Keith Pierson, CBCP, winner of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award, presented to him at the Awards of Excellence Gala at DRI2025 in Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 4. “I have had the honor and…
Congressional Award Honors Veterans Outreach Program Co-Chair
The DRI Foundation’s Veterans Outreach Program (VOP) Co-Chair was recently selected to receive the State of Texas Congressional Veteran Commendation Award, bestowed on him Nov. 9 by United States Congressman John Carter, Congressional District 31 of Texas. This commendation is…
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: DRI On Top of the World
I am 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, and to the south the Northern Lights dance low on the horizon. I am 150 miles further north than northernmost Alaska, and a three-hour flight from the nearest city (there are…
Calling All Veterans: Donate $20 to the DRI Foundation’s Veterans Outreach Program
As members of a small, tight-knit community of veterans who have successfully transitioned from military service to business continuity careers, we understand the unique challenges that come with navigating this unique professional journey. We know firsthand the immense value that…
The Future is Looking Up for Scholarship Winner Koen Berglund
When Koen Berglund heads to North Carolina State University this fall, the sky is the limit – literally. The inbound freshman has his sights on a degree in aerospace engineering, a goal that grew from a shared experience between him…
Scholarship Winner Alex Wartecki Connects His Economics Studies to Emergency Planning
Alex Wartecki, an undergraduate studying at Queen’s University in Ontario, knows a lot about…well, a lot. He has been president of the Debate Club, co-director of the Band and Strings Club, and a lifelong athlete in everything from taekwondo to…
DRI Scholarship Winner Dan Thompson on BCM: ‘A Critical Way to Strengthen Resilience for Communities’
Congratulations to Dan Thompson, one of two recipients of a DRI Scholarship Award, announced at the recent Collegiate Conference held at University College London. He is a consultant at the World Bank as well as a Ph.D. student at UCL.…
DRI Scholarship Winner Peniel Ibe on Connecting BCM to Change Adaptation
Congratulations to Peniel Ibe, one of the recipients of a DRI Scholarship, announced at our recent Collegiate Conference at University College London. Ibe is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree at UCL. We spoke with her to get her…