Director / DRR Dynamics

Kevin Blanchard is an experienced policymaker, trainer and advocate focused on ensuring the inclusion, visibility and empowerment of marginalised groups in disaster risk reduction (DRR). Kevin works alongside grassroots organisations, educational institutions, national governments, UN organisations and charities to develop inclusive policy, training & practical guidance.

In his spare time, Kevin sits on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Disaster Studies, runs a number of disaster-related social media accounts including @LGBTQIAinDRR and @NoNaturalDisasters and hosts the #DRRLive series of seminars on inclusive DRR.