Jeremy Hirschhorn

Jeremy Hirschhorn: Crisis Manager, Team Builder, Explorer

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Jeremy is a crisis management and operations expert. He is an independent risk, crisis and operations consultant for organizations across many industries. Formerly, was the senior consultant for a boutique consulting firm based in New York City. Earlier in his career, Jeremy served as Vice President and lead global incident manager for a Fortune 100 company where he built a global crisis management program, capable of responding to all-hazard events. Jeremy is also a sought after authority on crisis communications, helping to craft real-time response messaging, media statements and training programs.

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Outside of the office, Jeremy is an expedition risk manager, bringing together the logistics, knowledge and skill set that help drive expeditions to the edge of the envelope to accomplish a goal and return home safely. With over 12 years as a firefighter, EMT and technical rescue specialist, he ensures that no risk is left unnoticed. He has climbed, trekked and dived across the globe. Jeremy is also a former member of the United States Antarctic Program where he was based at both McMurdo Station and Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica. While on the seventh continent, he provided emergency rescue and medical support to the National Science Foundation, field research teams and the U.S. Air Force’s Operation Deep Freeze. Jeremy is a member of The Explorers Club through which he continues to support field expeditions. Jeremy is also PADI certified Rescue Diver, FAA rated commercial UAV pilot and an avid runner, having competed in the New York City Marathon and numerous half marathons.

Jeremy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and currently splits his time between Portland, Maine and New York City.