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Risk Management Network Webinar Series – Session 1/4. Ready, Set, Safe: Mastering Campus Evacuations, Sweeps, and Hazard Safety with Captain Mike Wood
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Online via Zoom
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Risk Management Network
The Risk Management Network connects school leaders and professionals responsible for risk management at CIS Ontario member schools, including Heads of School, Chief Financial Officers, and risk management leaders.
Through peer collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional learning opportunities, members strengthen their understanding of risk management and support one another in addressing emerging challenges. The network uses the CISO Connect Risk Management Network Hub to exchange ideas, share resources, and discuss leading practices.
Risk Management Network Webinar Series
Online information sessions are offered throughout the year for network members and school leaders to explore current issues, emerging trends, and leading practices in risk management.
CIS Ontario members are invited to participate in this webinar series hosted by Jackie Suongas, Director of Risk Management at Havergal College and Lead of the CISO Connect Risk Management Network.
Topics and guests will be announced in advance and registration details will be shared with Risk Management Network and leadership level members through email and applicable CISO Connect networks.
2026–2027 Webinars
October 2026
Ready, Set, Safe: Mastering Campus Evacuations, Sweeps, and Hazard Safety, with guest speaker Captain Mike Wood, Veteran Firefighter and Pre-Service Firefighter Program Coordinator at Centennial College.
Registration: An invitation to register has been sent to the inboxes of the Risk Management Network, Heads' Network, Assistant Heads’ Network, Human Resources Network, Business Officers’ Network, and Facilities, Plant and Property Network. These networks will also find a registration link on their CISO Connect Network Hubs.
December 2026
The Secure School Blueprint: Navigating Threats with Confidence, with guest speaker PC Tony Santeramo from the Toronto Police Service. A discussion on bomb threats and lockdown response strategies.
Risk Management Network Webinar Series – Session 2/4. The Secure School Blueprint: Navigating Threats with Confidence with PC Tony Santeramo
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Online via Zoom.
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February 2027
Stay tuned for our February 2027 topic and guest.
Risk Management Network Webinar Series – Session 3/4
Thursday, February 4, 2027, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Online via Zoom
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April 2027
The Prep and Protect Playbook - Managing Excursion Risk with Dr. Ryan Howard, PhD, Director of Operations and Risk Management – ALIVE Outdoors; Canadian Risk Manager and Risk Consultant; Adjunct Professor, Brock University (Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies)
Risk Management Network Webinar Series – Session 4/4. The Prep and Protect Playbook - Managing Excursion Risk with Dr. Ryan Howard
Wednesday, April 7, 2027, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Online via Zoom
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Risk Management Network Working Group
The network includes a Risk Management Network Working Group (RMWG)—a collaborative forum that brings together senior risk leaders to explore emerging challenges, share expertise, and develop practical solutions. Members learn from one another, exchange best practices, and collaborate on tools and resources that strengthen risk management capacity across CIS Ontario member schools.
Member's Only Network Hub
Network members have access to the Risk Management Network Hub within CISO Connect, CIS Ontario's online member community. The Hub provides a dedicated space to share resources, ask questions, continue discussions, and connect with peers throughout the year. Members may join the network through the All CISO Connect Networks list.
Risk Management Network Lead
Jackie Suongas
Director of Risk Management, Havergal College
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