Speaker

Candidate Materials

Jeffery D. Gilliard,

NREMT/CCEMTP/FPC, BS

ITLS Florida Chapter

International Trauma Life Support Speaker Candidate - 2015

Name: Jeffery D. Gilliard

Street Address: 1024 Kingfisher Way

City, State, Zip/Postal Code: Rockledge Florida 32955

Email: jdgilliard@itraumaflorida.org

Mobile Phone: 321-432-2912

ITLS Chapter: Florida

Occupation: Paramedic/Pres/CEO

(1) Describe prior involvement with ITLS Chapter(s): ITLS provider 1984 to present. ITLS of

Florida committee 1986 to present.

(2) What volunteer or leadership activities have you been involved with? Co-Chair and

Chair of ITLS of Florida committee, currently serving as chapter coordinator.

(3) Describe your prior involvement with ITLS (committees, teaching etc): Global

Development, Chapter Support and Military Task Force committees. Serve on all three for

quite a few years.

(4) Can you attend ITLS International Trauma Conference business meetings? Yes

(5) Why are you interested in serving as Vice Speaker? I have help out in the vice chair

capacity and would like to continue to serve for the good of the organization.

(6) What is your understanding of the mission of ITLS? ITLS has a global mission to reduce

injury and to improve trauma patient outcomes through superior educational efforts. Through

the work of its chapters, ITLS has become a family of great educators, providers and clinicians

who are willing to donate their time. I hope to be able to continue with my contributions for

many years to come.

(7) What would you hope to accomplish as Vice Speaker? Hopefully run successful

meetings for as long as I am needed.

Cheers!

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Curriculum Vitae Jeffery D. Gilliard, NREMT/CCEMTP/FPC, BS

One Current Occupation Emergency Medical Education and Technology Systems Inc Rockledge, Florida Time: January 1, 1993- Present Job Title: President/CEO, Owner Work Performed: Provide continued and initial education in emergency, non- emergency, non-medical and areomedical medicine in the United States, Caribbean and Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Education Dates Education Obtained University of Central Florida Current Master of Science

Industrial Occupational Psychology University of Central Florida 2009 Bachelor of Science

Psychology Brevard Community College 2002 Associate Arts Degree Associate Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services American Ambulance Association 1999 Ambulance Service Management Degree Brevard Community College 1999 Associate Arts Degree American Safety & Health Institute 1998 CPR/First Aid Instructor National Safety Council 1991 EVOC/First Aid Instructor Emergency Educator Systems 1991 Aeromedical transportation Specialist/Instructor Orlando Technical Center 1990 Surgical Technology Brevard Community College 1984 Applied Science, Paramedic Valencia Community College 1982 Emergency Medical Technician Accreditation’s Basic Cardiac Life Support Provider: 33 Years Instructor: 25 Years Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider: 30 Years Instructor: 21 Years International Trauma Life Support Provider: 29 Years Instructor: 24 Years Pediatric Pre-hospital Life Support Provider: 28 Years Instructor: 28 Years Pediatric Advance Life Support Provider: 28 Years Instructor: 25 Years Aero Medical Specialist/Flight Paramedic Provider: 21 Years Instructor: 20 Years EVOC Provider: 26 Years Instructor: 20 Years CCEMTP Provider: 7 Years Instructor: 5 Years NREMTP Provider: 18 Years Instructor: 18 Years

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Professional Appointments Past President & Co-Founder State of Florida Quality Managers Peer Organization, Former Vice President State of Florida Quality Managers Peer Organization. Past Chairman of 3 years Brevard County EMS Advisory Council, Past Chairman of 3 years Brevard County EMS Planning Committee. State of Florida ITLS Committee Member, ITLS Affiliate Faculty for the Florida College of Emergency Physicians, Past ITLS Region 7 Coordinator, Past State of FITLS State Coordinator, Current FITLS Chapter Coordinator and Current ITLS International Committee Vice Speaker, ITLS Global Development and Chapter Development Committee Member. Board of Directors of the Florida Ambulance Association and member of the American Ambulance Association. NREMTP Instructor/Adjunct Faculty for Brevard Community College, EMTP Curriculum Committee. Past Chairman Brevard County Training Officers Committee, past Chairman Brevard County Infection Control Committee. National Association of EMS Quality Professionals. State of Florida EMS Planning Committee, EMS Educators Committee and EMS Constituency Presidents Committee, Board Member Board of Directors ITLS of USVI, EMS Departmental Chairman Lane Institute of Health Sciences. Professional Accomplishments 30 years commitment to Global Emergency Medical Services. Established all operational and management logistics and successful union and private contracts for Coastal Health Systems of Brevard Inc. from 1988-2000. Established an international education business, EMETS Inc., in 1993 and serve as President/CEO. We have conducted courses in the US, Caribbean. In conjunction with ITLS International Inc successfully developed ITLS Japan Chapter and countrywide ITLS conversion of Emergency Departments and Pre-Hospital EMS agencies. In conjunction with ITLS International Inc successfully developed ITLS US Virgin Islands Chapter and Caribbean ITLS conversion of Emergency Departments and Pre-Hospital EMS agencies. Sterling Award Self-Assessment implementation and continuous improvement based on the Baldrige Criteria. Implementation and Chapter Development of ITLS in Japan (1998-2007) and provided ITLS education to the 2002 World Cup Soccer medical teams of Japan. Conducted the first NREMT refreshers and examinations in the Middle East (2009) and conducted ITLS Instructor and Provider courses throughout the Middle East, Japan and Caribbean (2007-2012) Bio Jeffery D. Gilliard has been practicing and teaching in the hospital and pre-hospital field since 1982. He holds a AS degree in EMS Management, BS in Psychology/UCF and is currently pursuing his Masters degree in Industrial Occupational Psychology/UCF. Jeff has been adjunct faculty and a instructor several colleges. Jeff is the President of Emergency Medical Education & Technology Systems Inc, Spineboard Decontamination Corporation and The Ledge Studio. He also is currently employed as a URAMI accredited CCEMTP/FPC at Air Ambulance Worldwide, serving as a flight paramedic both domestically and worldwide. Jeff has presented programs at State, National, and International Conferences. A frequent lecturer, author, and consultant, Jeff is best known for keeping his programs stress free, relevant and fun while bringing a true sense "parallel creativity through quality education" to the classroom setting.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE Pursuant to the Conflict of Interest Statement, requiring disclosure of certain interests (a copy of which has been furnished to me), I hereby declare that I and/or members of my immediate family have the following affiliations and/or interests which may contribute to a conflict of interest. Full disclosure of doubtful situations has been provided so as to permit an impartial and objective determination. (Use additional pages if needed.) 1. Describe any position of a material financial interest in any outside concern from which ITLS secures services or goods (legal counsel, advertising representation, publishing, etc.) or which provides services competitive with ITLS (educational programs, publications, etc.): NONE 2. Describe any services of a consultative, managerial or directive nature provided to any outside concern which does business with or provides services competitive with ITLS: NONE 3. Describe any gifts, entertainment, or other favors received from any outside concern which does, or is seeking to do, business with ITLS or is a competitor of ITLS: NONE

15 SEPT 2015 ___________________________________ _________________ Signature Date

Jeffery D. Gilliard ___________________________________ Printed Name Rev. 8/2015

Vice Speaker

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Amy K. Boise, NREMT-P, FP-C

ITLS Arizona Chapter

International Trauma Life Support Vice Speaker Candidate - 2015

Name: Amy K. Boise

Street Address: P.O. Box 26946

City, State, Zip/Postal Code: Phoenix, AZ 85068

Email: cep918@gmail.com

Mobile Phone: 602 369 6271

ITLS Chapter: Arizona

Occupation: Program Coordinator, Univ. of AZ - College of Nursing / EMS Instructor

(1) Describe prior involvement with ITLS Chapter(s):AZ Chapter Coordinator since 1995,

Member BOD 2007-2013, Instructor and Provider since 1993

(2) What volunteer or leadership activities have you been involved with? ITLS Board of

Director’s Member, Regional Faculty ACLS, AZ State Coordinator AMLS, ITLS Chapter

Coordinator

(3) Describe your prior involvement with ITLS (committees, teaching etc): Chapter Support

Committee since 2004, Conference Planning Committee since 2009, AZ ITLS Conference

Coordinator since 1994.

(4) Can you attend ITLS International Trauma Conference business meetings? Yes

(5) Why are you interested in serving as Vice Speaker? I would like to continue to serve the

ITLS organization.

(6) What is your understanding of the mission of ITLS ? To improve trauma care through

education.

(7) What would you hope to accomplish as Vice Speaker? Professional representation of

the organization. I will represent ITLS (internally and externally) with professionalism

and thorough knowledge of ITLS. My years and level of involvement with ITLS make me

uniquely qualified for the office of Vice Speaker.

Amy K. Boise, NREMT-P, FP-C PO Box 26946

Phoenix, AZ 85068 602-369-6271 / cep918@gmail.com

Personal Data Married, 5 adult children, 6 grandchildren Interest: Hiking, Scuba Diving, Exploring the World, Palmistry Professional Summary Accomplished in developing and promoting educational programs through strategies obtained in an extensive background in quality patient care and as an instructor and coordinator. Full spectrum of knowledge in all facets of emergency medical systems. In-depth knowledge of quality improvement through customer evaluations, utilization management and budgetary direction. Skilled negotiator, educator and facilitator committed to excellence. Currently certified as a Paramedic in AZ & NM with National Registry certification and Flight Paramedic certification. Professional Experience June 2013 -Present University of Arizona, College of Nursing Coordinator MEPN Program (Masters Entry to the Profession of Nursing) Nov.2011- July 2013 University of Arizona, College of Medicine Appointment as EMS Educator for EPIC Project Sept. 2012 – Jan 2014 Flight Paramedic, Eagle AirMed - AMRG 2010-Present Adjunct Faculty for EMS Programs at Phoenix Comm. College, Paradise Valley Comm. College & Fortis College June 2010 – Jan 2012 Clinical Manager; Director of Education, Survival Flight,Inc. 20417 N 55th Ave Glendale, AZ 85310 Responsibilities: All medical aspects of a helicopter EMS company.. Design and implementation of a comprehensive training program for initial training and recurrent education. Evaluate equipment needs for air medical program. Design and implementation of a CQI / PI program. Manage medical crews including scheduling and performance evaluations. Systems administrator for electronic patient care records (Zoll ePCR). Customer service and marketing to build and retain a customer base. May 1995- June 2010 Director of Continuing Education Wizar d Educat ion ; Jan. 1994 - Present Owner Continuing Education Programs Responsibilities: Needs assessment, program development, instruction and coordination of emergency medical training. Courses offered: Flight Physiology- training for air medical personnel; Emergency Response Training- industrial first aid; wilderness first aid; ACLS, ITLS, PALS, AMLS, CPR; EMT training, and Paramedic programs. May 2000 – 2008 Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office- Lake Patrol Responsibilities: Paramedic, Seasonal position, providing Advanced Life Support and Medical Rescue. Nov. 1998- April 2001 Flight Paramedic, AirEvac Services, PHI Inc. Responsibilities: Provide critical prehospital and interfacility care; Client Advocate; Marketing representative;

Education: 1987 Northland Pioneer College, Springerville, AZ

Emergency Medical Technician - Certified as AZ EMT Small Business Management studies

1988- 1989 Northland Pioneer College, Springerville, AZ Intermediate Emergency Medical Technician, certified AZ and National Registry EMT-Intermediate 1990

1992-1993 Glendale Community College/ St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Glendale, AZ Paramedic Training Program- Certified NREMT-P, 1994

Currently Entolled Rue Education / Excelsior College -RN Program Certifications, Affiliations, Honors/Awards, & Speaking Engagements American Heart Association

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider / Instructor/ CTC Faculty Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider / Instructor / CTC \Faculty Basic Life Support (CPR) Provider / Instructor / Instructor Trainer

Regional Faculty ACLS July 2007- July 2014 International Trauma Life Support Provider / Instructor/ Affiliate Faculty/ (formerly known as BTLS) Chapter Coordinator- Arizona 1996-Present Board of Directors, 2004- 2013

State Delegate to ITLS International –since 1995 Developed a ITLS scenario based teaching curriculum for AZ Coordinator “ITLS on the River” (AZ Chapter Conference) 1995 - 2015 Member AZ ITLS Advisory Committee & BTLS Int. Chapter Support Committee Presented at ITLS International Congress –2000, 2007, 2009, 2013

Member ITLS Int. Chapter Support Committee 1999 – Present Arizona State Coordinator 2001 – Present Presented lectures at Ohio ITLS Conference 2002, 2010, 2012 and 2013

Coordinated ITLS Instructor Program for Puerto Penasco, MX Presented EMS lecture at Mercy Medical Center St Louis, MO Trauma Conf. 2011

NAEMT: Advanced Medical Life Support Instructor / State Faculty AMLS State Coordinator Appointed July 2012 Other: Flight Paramedic Certification 2007 current Member, National Flight Paramedic Association Current Governor’s Council on Head and Spine Trauma Member/ EMS Liiason 1994-1999 Advanced Concepts in Resuscitation 2001 Development, marketing, & Lecturing NREMT- Columbus Ohio- Paramedic Item writing July 2011 Safe Splash, Board of Directors Treasurer (Current) Member, NAEMT Current National Registry of EMT Paramedic Current Contributing Author and Marketing Dir., Patch Magazine 1992-1996

Vice Speaker

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Kenneth J. D’Alessandro, BS Ed, MS EMS, EMT-P

ITLS Saudi Arabia – Saudi Red Crescent Authority

Chapter

International Trauma Life Support Vice Speaker Candidate - 2015

Name: Kenneth J. D’Alessandro

Street Address: 659 Brinwood Ave.; 8A Wade al Qari Street

City, State, Zip/Postal Code: Pittsburgh, PA 15227; Riyadh, KSA

Email: Clearwaters@me.com

Mobile Phone: 011 966 54 0218418; 412 894 0946 (Vonage)

ITLS Chapter: Saudi Red Crescent Authority, Riyadh

Occupation: EMS Program Adviser

(1) Describe prior involvement with ITLS Chapter(s): I have been involved with ITLS since

becoming a BTLS provider in 1985. I am currently guiding the development of ITLS throughout

the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

(2) What volunteer or leadership activities have you been involved with? I have a long

history of volunteering with both fire and EMS organizations. I have held line officer positions

including Captain VFC to Training officer for Pittsburgh EMS. I have managed EMS services and

other community based programs. Recently I chaired the committee to develop and implement

National Occupational Standards for EMT Basic for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

(3) Describe your prior involvement with ITLS (committees, teaching etc): I am a career EMS

educator with more than 30 years of EMS education experience. I currently belong to the Global

Development Committee and serve as mentor for developing ITLS programs within the Kingdom

of Saudi Arabia

(4) Can you attend ITLS International Trauma Conference business meetings? Yes

(5) Why are you interested in serving as Vice Speaker? I believe that the international

experience I bring to the table is of great benefit to the organization. It is my desire as Vice-

Speaker to get to know many of the members of the organization and allow them to know me.

(6) What is your understanding of the mission of ITLS ? The mission of ITLS is to reduce

mortality and morbidity of victims suffering from trauma. Through research, cooperation, and

program planning, educational programs are developed to allow medical practitioners to rapidly

assess traumatic injury.

(7) What would you hope to accomplish as Vice Speaker? As Vice-Speaker I hope to

enlighten the membership to issues of concern in the development of globally relevant

programing. I also hope to better understand the function of the organization and how I

can continue to contribute to its growth

Kenneth J. D’Alessandro

PROFILE To contribute to the continual development of the Emergency Medical Services in the Gulf region creating opportunity for Arab youth to pursue careers in Emergency Medical Services

EXPERIENCE CONSULTANT, NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE — APRIL 2014 – AUGUAT 2014 Investigate, design and develop national occupational standards for Emergency Medical Technician, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

CHAIRMAN, SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE FOR PARAMEDIC BS PROGRAM AL INAYA MEDICAL COLLEGE — SEPTEMBER 2012 – PRESENT Investigate, design and implement BS program for Saudi national students. Chair meetings and coordinate efforts to design and implement curriculum and clinical practices for Paramedics

EMS PROGRAM ADVISER SAUDI RED CRESCENT— MAY 2010 - PRESENT Providing EMS related project development and management for Prince Faisal bin Abdullah, President of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority

CHAIRMAN, SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE FOR PARAMEDIC BS PROGRAM AL GHAD INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES — SEPTEMBER 2011 - JUNE 2012 Investigate, design and implement BS program for Saudi national students. Chair meetings and coordinate efforts to design and implement program curriculum and clinical practices

ROYAL CLINIC OF KING ABDULLAH BIN ABDUL AZIZ — MARCH 2007 – MAY 2010 Providing emergency medical services as assigned to the King, Royal family and other guests of state. Designing and implementing a continuing education programs for the current and potential staff members. Coordinate supplies and equipment for units and Medivac. National and International missions on deployment with the King. Coordinate employees on scholarship program to United States

MEMBER, MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD TO PRINCE FAISAL BIN ABDULLAH BIN ABDULA AZIZ AL SAUD PRESIDENT SRCA— SEPTEMBER 2019 - JUNE 2010 Committee to evaluate and develop strategic plans for Saudi Red Crescent Authority

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC, S.O.S. INTERNATIONAL — 2006 - PRESENT Providing paramedic escort services to patients being transferred out of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for more definitive care or repatriation on an as-needed basis

EMS PROGRAM CONSULTANT, KING FAHAD MEDICAL CITY — 2005 - 2010 Consulting on the development of emergency medical services program strategic plan to service the hospital emergency department and transport needs.

AFFILIATE FACULTY, HARRISBURG COMMUNITY COLLEGE — 2004 - 2008 Oversee the development and implementation of external campus program in Saudi Arabia for EMT and Paramedic training including curriculum development; American license examination development for Pennsylvania State certification and National Registry of EMT examination and licensing

PROGRAM COORDINATOR, EMERGENCY MEDICINE INSTITUTE — 2003 - 2007 Development of Paramedic and EMT training and other EMS related programs. EMS EDUCATION CONSULTANT, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE GROUP — 1997 - 2003 Consulting on EMS educational programming; Consulting on development of EMS operations systems

FLIGHT PROGRAM DIRECTOR, DAVIS AIR-MEDICAL — 1994-2001 Oversee the development and implementation of fixed wing transport program to service local hospital and private clients.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR-BUSINESS MANAGER, PRISM HEATH SERVICES — 1991 - 2003 Oversee the development and implementation of strategic business plan for local ambulance service.

TRAINING OFFICER, CITY OF PITTSBURGH EMS — MARCH 1, 1988- JUNE 1991 Oversee the development and implementation of continuing education programs.

PARAMEDIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR EMERGENCY MEDICINE— SEPT 1986 - MARCH 1991 Oversee the development of the Paramedic Program for the Center for Emergency Medicine.

EDUCATION,

2012-2014 Creighton University, Omaha Nebraska, USA Master’s program in EMS Leadership.

1990-1998 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA B.S. Education & Church Ministries

1987-1989 Community College Allegheny Pittsburgh, PA Studies in general course credits 24 transferred to Liberty University

1984-1985 University of Pittsburgh Center for Emergency Medicine Pittsburgh, PA Studies in Paramedic Science – Certificate course

1977 Community College Allegheny Pittsburgh, PA Emergency Medical technician Basic – non-credit course

PUBLICATIONS: Contributor and reviewer for: Paramedic Emergency Care, Bledsoe, Porter & Shade Editions 1&2 International contributor and reviewer for: Prehospital Trauma Life Support 7th Edition, American

College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, Elsevier Publishing Weekly publication for the Arab News focusing on safety and first aid “Muslim mass pilgrimage poses EMS logistical & planning challenges”, JEMS, September 2013 “Support for Interdisciplinary Approaches in Emergency Medical Services Education”; Creighton

Journal for Interdisciplinary Leadership; May 2015; PRESENTATIONS: “History of EMS Education” SRCA Forum on Emergency Medical Services, Riyadh, KSA “Update on EMS Education in Saudi Arabia”, Arab Health Conference, Abu Dhabi UAE “Development of Scope of Practice in Saudi Arabia” 1st Saudi Forum on EMS Education, Prince

Sultan bin Abdul Aziz College for EMS, KSU, Riyadh KSA, March 2013 “Update on Air Medical Services in KSA” 1st annual forum of Saudi Emergency Medicine Society “Inside SCRA”, Navigator Conference, Qatar, January 2014