Terry Lightheart-Sadler, QAS, CEM, leads education and engagement initiatives for the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and the DCRO Risk Governance Institute, overseeing education committees, course development, and year-round professional learning strategy. She also supports IAEM and the National Homeland Security Association (NHSA) in volunteer management for the annual conference.

Terry collaborates with boards, committees, and executive leadership to align governance priorities with accessible, high-impact learning opportunities. Her work emphasizes course lifecycle management, leadership development, micro-learning expansion, and strengthening member engagement infrastructure.

As a Quality Association Specialist (QAS) and Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Terry brings deep expertise in both association operations and emergency management practice.

She joined ASMI in 2023.