Jeremy Hillman

Jeremy is currently a senior manager with NSW Reconstruction Authority and was previously head of communications and community engagement with the NSW Office of Emergency Management.

Jeremy has provided on the ground communications and engagement leadership on numerous disaster recovery operations, including the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires and the 2022 North Coast NSW floods. He is passionate about meaningful engagement and finding new ways to connect with and support the recovery of our disaster-impacted communities.

Prior to joining the EM sector, Jeremy held a range of communication and engagement roles, including with the Prime Minister’s Office, the NSW Environment Protection Authority and the Fred Hollows Foundation.

Since attending his first EMPA conference in 2017, Jeremy has been a strong supporter of the knowledge-sharing, peer support and capability building that EMPA enables.