In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour talks with Amanda Mason, Vice President, Intelligence, Related Companies. “Our passion for urban life could not be any stronger. We are committed to moving our communities forward and enriching people’s lives.” – Stephen M. Ross, Chairman & Founder. Amanda on LinkedIn.
In the discussion we address:
- Amanda’s background
- Amanda’s current responsibilities at Related Companies
- COVID and safe and secure operations and reopening
- The recent National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin, Afghanistan and associated concerns
- Terrorism, extremism, and the upcoming 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
- And more!
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“We can’t necessarily predict, but we can prepare.”
Amanda Mason
A few references mentioned in or relevant to our discussion include:
- Learn more about Related! https://www.related.com
- New York Post, Real estate giant Related Cos. to require all employees to get vaccinated (02 Aug 2021)
- National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin (13 Aug 2021)
- DHS CISA: MIS, DIS, Malinformation
- DHS CISA: Countering Disinformation In Social Media video
- DHS FEMA: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
- DHS FEMA ICS Resource Center
“We have to do our tabletop exercises… we have to think of the worst case scenario.”
”I can’t believe that I get to protect a landmark asset in NYC.”
Amanda Mason
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