Andrew McCullough has been on the frontlines of some of Australia’s most challenging
disasters, including floods, cyclones, and bushfires, witnessing firsthand the devastating impact
on local communities. Serving both as a volunteer and as part of emergency services, Andrew
has experienced how volunteerism has evolved and how communities are mobilizing more
effectively in times of crisis.
In 2024, Andrew led a government review into emergency volunteering and was awarded a
2023 Churchill Fellowship to study how communities around the world integrate spontaneous
volunteers into disaster response. His research took him across multiple countries, meeting with
emergency managers and disaster-impacted communities to identify innovative approaches to
volunteer management.
Andrew holds a Master of Disaster Preparedness and Reconstruction and a Graduate
Certificate in Disaster Risk Reduction from the University of Newcastle, as well as a Bachelor of
Civil Engineering with Honours and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of
Wollongong. He is also the co-host of Me, Myself & Disaster, Australia’s leading disaster
podcast, where he discusses lessons learned from disasters and how they shape emergency
management practices.
Join Andrew and other international experts for “The Evolution of Volunteerism in Disaster
Response – Lessons from September 11, 2001, and Beyond,” a dynamic panel discussion
exploring how major disasters have reshaped volunteer management, strengthened
preparedness, and built more resilient communities.
Date: September 10, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM ET
Location: Zoom
9/11 Panalist
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