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New Executive Committee Vice Chair for DRI Foundation’s Women in Business Continuity Management group

The DRI Foundation has announced that Robyn Kimbro, MBCP and Sr. Manager of Enterprise Business Continuity for Walmart, will be stepping into the position of Vice Chair of its Women in Business Continuity Management group.

“Robyn has consistently brought a wealth of industry knowledge and real-world experience to WBCM’s Executive Committee,” said WBCM Committee Chair Mitzi Harlor, CBCP and Director of the Business Continuity Office for Marriott International. “In her new leadership role as Vice Chair, her honest feedback, big picture thinking, practical approach, and incredible sense of humor will continue to positively shape our organization’s strategic vision and mission.”

WBCM provides female business continuity, crisis management, and disaster recovery professionals with learning and networking opportunities. It is led by an executive committee, made up of business continuity professionals representing a range of industries within the field.

The WBCM Scholarship has provided business continuity training and certification for nearly 50 women to date looking to enter or advance their careers in the resilience industry. The WBCM LinkedIn group also provides a forum for professional women to connect with and support each other.

More information on WBCM.



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