David Parsons

David Parsons is a Lecturer in Emergency Management at the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, Charles Sturt University. He serves as Deputy Director Training at Response and Recovery Aotearoa New Zealand and operates Crisis Management Australia, providing emergency management advisory services across Australia and New Zealand. His expertise spans critical infrastructure security, neuroscience applications in crisis decision-making, and leadership training.

• Deputy Director Training | Response and Recovery Aotearoa New Zealand
• Educator | Australian Centre for Investigation and Incident Management Solutions
• Founder | Crisis Management Australia

David's research focuses on neuroscience-informed crisis management, gender dynamics in emergency leadership, and high-consequence decision-making. His recent work explores shifting from gendered stereotypes to inclusive leadership models in emergency contexts.

Research trends highlight interdisciplinary work bridging emergency planning, community resilience, and organizational neuroscience. Publications emphasize collaboration between industries and local communities in disaster preparedness.

• Emergency Services Medal (2023)

As an educator, he teaches emergency management, leadership practices, and decision-making frameworks. His professional affiliations include:

• Fellow | Australian Institute of Emergency Services
• Fellow | Business Continuity Institute
• Fellow | Emergency Management Academy New York
• Life Member | NSW State Emergency Service
• Member | International Association of Emergency Managers