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Dia Gainor, Executive Director

Executive Director

Dia Gainor, MPA

Dia Gainor provides strategic leadership to promote and expand NASEMSO's presence and capacity as a national leader in emergency medical services (EMS). As Executive Director, she serves as a spokesperson for the Association and works with federal partners and other organizations to advance its vision.

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Ms. Gainor provides strategic leadership to promote and expand NASEMSO's presence and capacity as a national leader in emergency medical services (EMS). As Executive Director, she serves as a spokesperson for NASEMSO, positioning the Association to pursue its vision with federal partners and other organizations. Her major duties and responsibilities include outreach, representation, and business development.

Prior to joining Association and Society Management International (ASMI), Dia served as Idaho's State EMS Director for 19 years. During that time, she served as both President and Treasurer of NASEMSO, as well as Chair of its Highway Incident and Transportation Systems Committee.

In 2008, Dia was appointed by Secretary Peters to serve on the National EMS Advisory Council to the U.S. Department of Transportation and was selected as the Council's first Chair. She also chaired the Intelligent Transportation Systems Transportation Safety Advancement Group under the U.S. DOT Research and Innovative Technology Administration, which focuses on interdisciplinary opportunities to promote technology solutions that protect public safety responders and travelers.

In May 2011, Dia received the Idaho Distinguished Service Medal, the highest award the Idaho Military Division may bestow upon a civilian. She is an "EMS 10 Innovator" and the 2010 recipient of the James O. Page/JEMS Award.

Dia's expertise is grounded in a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Services Administration, a Master of Public Administration, and 12 years of field experience as a paramedic and firefighter.

Andy Gienapp, Deputy Executive Director

Deputy Executive Director

Andy Gienapp, MS, NRP

Andy Gienapp provides strategic leadership to promote and expand NASEMSO's presence and capacity as a national leader in EMS. He brings extensive experience in state EMS system development, national EMS leadership, and emergency medical services policy.

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Mr. Gienapp provides strategic leadership to promote and expand the organization's presence and capacity as a national leader in EMS.

For nearly 11 years (2010–2021), Mr. Gienapp served as the State EMS Director in Wyoming. During that time, he led Wyoming EMS stakeholders in accomplishing numerous goals that moved the state system toward a modern, integrated, and more sustainable EMS system.

These accomplishments included a complete revision and modernization of the scope of practice through administrative rules; adoption of the National Registry of EMTs examination process as a mandatory element of licensure; passage of legislation making Wyoming the eighth state to join the EMS Personnel Licensure Compact; and creation of rules and regulations formalizing the concepts and licensure of community paramedicine.

His work also included collaborating with the Wyoming Medicaid Office to develop a means for reimbursement of community paramedicine activities; implementing a mandated statewide EMS patient reporting system; revitalizing and engaging the state's trauma system; and supporting the creation of a state EMS association.

During his tenure with Wyoming EMS, Mr. Gienapp served NASEMSO in several capacities, including President-Elect, Board member, and Chair of the Rural EMS Committee. He also served as Co-Chair of the National Advisory Committee on Rural Emergency Care, a Board member for the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education, and an Expert Panel member for the EMS Agenda 2050 project.

Mr. Gienapp graduated from the University of Maryland Baltimore County with a Master of Science in Emergency Health Services. He is a nationally registered paramedic and has held paramedic licensure in Tennessee and Wyoming.

He is a recipient of the Sikorsky Lifesaving Award. Mr. Gienapp is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army National Guard and has served his country since May 1989.

Rachael Alter, Program Manager

Program Manager

Rachael Alter, BA

Rachael Alter serves as staff liaison to NASEMSO's Pediatric Emergency Care Council and as lead liaison to the EMS for Children Innovation and Improvement Center. She supports national pediatric EMS initiatives, including the National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project.

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Ms. Alter is the staff liaison for the Pediatric Emergency Care Council. She also serves as the lead liaison to the EMS for Children (EMSC) Innovation and Improvement Center, leading various national initiatives, including the National Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project and providing support to federal EMSC Program Grantees.

Additionally, Rachael navigates federal contract regulations and supports project invoice processing.

Prior to joining NASEMSO, Rachael was the EMSC Program Specialist for the Idaho Bureau of EMS for five years. Her employment with Idaho EMS also included service to rural providers and trauma registry contract management.

She has served in various state and national organizations, including National EMSC Grantee Meetings, the EMSC Strategic Planning Committee, EMSC Performance Measures Advisory Council, and the Intermountain Regional EMSC Coordinating Council, where she served as president.

Rachael holds a Bachelor of Arts in German Studies from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. She is a Six Sigma Yellow Belt and a former Emergency Medical Technician.

Alisa Habeeb Williams, EMS Engagement Manager

EMS Engagement Manager

Alisa Habeeb Williams, MS, NRP

Alisa Habeeb Williams supports strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, sponsorship initiatives, and organizational coordination that help NASEMSO advance its mission and strengthen its national presence in emergency medical services (EMS).

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Ms. Williams supports strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, sponsorship initiatives, and organizational coordination that help NASEMSO advance its mission and strengthen its national presence in emergency medical services (EMS).

Her responsibilities include communications strategy, project management support, sponsor engagement, meeting coordination, digital communications, and collaboration with NASEMSO councils, committees, regions, and national partners.

Prior to joining NASEMSO, Ms. Williams held multiple leadership roles with the Mississippi State Department of Health, including Deputy Administrator for Human Capital, Operations Chief for the Health Response Team, and State EMS Director.

Throughout her public health and EMS career, she has led initiatives involving EMS education, systems of care, grant management, technical writing, workforce development, and large-scale interagency collaboration.

Ms. Williams has contributed extensively to national EMS leadership efforts through service with NASEMSO, including serving as President of the organization and participating in leadership and committee roles focused on EMS systems and interstate collaboration.

Her background includes more than three decades of experience spanning EMS operations, public health leadership, education, workforce strategy, communications, and organizational development. Ms. Williams holds a Master of Science degree and is a nationally registered paramedic.

Randall Eimerman, NEMSIS Liaison

NEMSIS Liaison

Randall Eimerman

Randall Eimerman supports NASEMSO's Data Managers Council and serves as a liaison with the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) Technical Assistance Center. He helps coordinate collaboration among state EMS offices, NEMSIS, and national partners on EMS data-related issues.

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Mr. Eimerman provides support to the Data Managers Council and interfaces with the National EMS Information System (NEMSIS) Technical Assistance Center (TAC) on issues of national significance as well as state-specific challenges.

This position enables the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of EMS, the University of Utah (NEMSIS TAC), and NASEMSO to efficiently work together to support state EMS offices and collaborate to ensure a collective national voice about EMS data-related issues.

Prior to his work with NASEMSO, Mr. Eimerman was the State EMS Data Manager in Indiana before transitioning to the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

He has been a paramedic in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. Randall holds an associate degree from Lincoln College and completed data manager training with the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Allie Chavez, EMS Highway Safety Liaison

EMS Highway Safety Liaison

Allie Chavez, CAISS

Allie Chavez serves as NASEMSO's EMS Highway Safety Liaison, embedded at the District of Columbia Highway Safety Office in Washington, D.C. She works with state and federal partners to strengthen post-crash care, improve highway safety, and support EMS system collaboration.

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Allie is NASEMSO's EMS Highway Safety Liaison, embedded at the District of Columbia Highway Safety Office (HSO) in Washington, D.C. In this position, Allie establishes and maintains strong relationships with the DC HSO and the Department of Health EMS Program, their leadership, federal partners, NASEMSO members, and state highway safety officers in the contiguous states.

She is the subject matter expert in post-crash care, leveraging international, federal, and regional resources and training to support stakeholders in reducing the impact of crashes and other roadway-related incidents. She also supports DC in conducting various NHTSA assessments that identify opportunities for collaboration and enhancement, among many other duties.

Since 2018, Allie has been a senior project manager and project coordinator for the National Study Center for Trauma and EMS at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Center of Shock, Trauma, and Anesthesiology Research in Baltimore.

In that position, she was the senior project manager for the Crash Injury Research and Engineering Program funded by NHTSA. Her other projects included the Maryland State Occupant Protection Seatbelt Program, the Maryland Traffic Records project, and the Speeding, Aggressive, and Reckless Driving Data Review.

Allie earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Towson University. She is a Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS).

Anna Miech

NASEMSO Staff

Anna Miech

Anna Miech supports NASEMSO initiatives involving EMS system development and highway safety, working with state EMS officials and project partners to advance collaborative programs.

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Kelli Perrotti, Trauma Managers Council Staff Support

Trauma Managers Council Staff Support

Kelli Perrotti, MSHSA, BSN, RN

Kelli Perrotti provides staff support to NASEMSO's Trauma Managers Council and assists with corporate sponsor and membership engagement. She brings more than 20 years of experience in nursing, healthcare, public health, and public policy.

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Ms. Perrotti provides staff support to NASEMSO's Trauma Managers Council and serves as a liaison to corporate sponsors and the general membership.

Kelli has more than 20 years of experience in nursing, healthcare, public health, and public policy. Prior to joining NASEMSO, she served as the Trauma Program and System Manager for the Wyoming Department of Health, Office of EMS.

From 2009 to 2011, she served as a public health nurse and Adult Health Coordinator for Albany County Public Health in Wyoming. Before that, she spent approximately 10 years as a critical care nurse in the intensive care unit at Ivinson Memorial Hospital.

Kelli earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wyoming and a Master of Science in Health Services Administration through the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy.

Her professional qualifications include a Wyoming nursing license with multistate compact privileges and National Incident Management System training certificates for ICS-100, ICS-100.b, ICS-200, ICS-300, IS-700, and IS-800.

Kelli previously served as Secretary of the NASEMSO Trauma Managers Council and on its Steering Committee from 2012 through 2018.

Amanda Perry, M.Ed., NRP

Program Committee Staff

Amanda Perry, M.Ed., NRP

Amanda Perry brings more than 20 years of experience across private, nonprofit, and government organizations, with expertise in strategic planning, project and grant management, and human resource development. Her background includes clinical EMS practice and leadership in state government.

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Ms. Perry has more than 20 years of professional experience working with private, nonprofit, local, and international government entities. Her experience ranges from entry-level clinical provider to senior management in state government.

Throughout her career, Amanda has developed expertise in strategic planning, project and grants management, and human resource development.

Prior to joining NASEMSO, she served as the EMS for Children Program Manager for the State of Louisiana, supporting statewide initiatives to improve pediatric emergency care.

Amanda earned a Master of Education in Adult and Continuing Education, specializing in Human Resource Development, from Rutgers University in New Jersey.

She has also pursued doctoral studies in Law and Policy at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Amanda has maintained paramedic certification and licensure since 2008 and holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Services.

Dawn M. Shiley, Communications and Marketing Director

Communications & Marketing Director

Dawn M. Shiley, MA, CAE, QAS, TSMBE, CVEP

Dawn M. Shiley brings more than 25 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations and trade associations. Her professional background includes communications, marketing, association management, and digital engagement.

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Ms. Shiley has more than 25 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations and trade associations. Her background includes communications, marketing, association management, and member engagement.

Dawn earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University and her Master of Arts degree from The George Washington University's School of Public and International Affairs.

In 2013, she earned the Social Media Business Equation Certification, demonstrating specialized training in social media strategy and marketing. She has also completed certification in the development and management of social media marketing campaigns.

Her professional credentials include Certified Association Executive (CAE), Qualified Association Specialist (QAS), TSMBE, and Certified Virtual Event Planner (CVEP).

Michelle Savoie, Meetings Manager

Meetings Manager

Michelle Savoie, CMP

Michelle Savoie supports NASEMSO's meeting management activities, including meeting planning, coordination, and promotion. She brings professional expertise in in-person, virtual, and digital events.

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Michelle provides meeting management services and supports membership and meetings promotion for NASEMSO.

She holds the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation, demonstrating her professional expertise in meeting and event management.

In 2014, Michelle earned the Certified Virtual Event Planner designation through the iCohere Academy.

In 2015, she earned the Digital Event Strategist (DES) designation after completing the DES certificate program, further expanding her expertise in virtual and digital event planning.

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Last revised: October 12, 2026