Experience & Background

Gloria Graham is a nationally recognized public safety, healthcare security, and emergency management executive known for leading safety, security, and resilience programs across healthcare systems, higher education institutions, and law enforcement organizations. Her expertise spans enterprise security operations, emergency management, crisis response, threat assessment, workplace violence prevention, and security technology modernization. Throughout her career, Gloria has successfully led organizations through complex operational challenges, major incidents, and large-scale event security planning while strengthening organizational preparedness and continuity.

A highly respected leader in the safety and security profession, Gloria is known for her collaborative approach to building high-performing teams, advancing industry best practices, and fostering strong partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups. She currently serves as Chair of the ASIS Healthcare Security Steering Committee and as an instructor for the IAHSS Workplace Violence Prevention Certificate Program. Drawing on executive leadership experience across multiple sectors, Gloria helps organizations enhance safety, resilience, and operational effectiveness while supporting their strategic missions.