Building the Intergovernmental ERM Workforce of Tomorrow
Grace Crickette
VP for Finance and Administration, CFO and Treasurer; VP for Finance and Administration, CFO and Treasurer
Bradley (Brad) Grams
Adjunct Lecturer | Regional Environmental Program Manage; Northwestern University | Southern New Hampshire University | U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
Kendrick Lewis
ERM Division Manager; Hennepin County, Minnesota
Victoria Meadows
Assistant Director, Enterprise Risk Management Program at University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) & General Associate at the University System of Maryland (USM); University of Maryland, Baltimore and University System of Maryland
In this episode, experts discuss inter-governmental enterprise risk management (ERM) across various sectors. Our panel includes Grace Crickette, Brad Grams, Kendrick Lewis and Victoria Meadows. Grace highlights common ERM practices and motivations, emphasizing leadership and policy. Brad elaborates on federal and state ERM, noting the importance of leadership and structured frameworks. Kendrick focuses on local government ERM, stressing stakeholder differences and risk management culture. Victoria shares insights from the university perspective, linking ERM to strategic goals. The episode underscores the importance of collaboration, leadership and education in enhancing ERM practices across different sectors.
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Grace Crickette
VP for Finance and Administration, CFO and Treasurer; VP for Finance and Administration, CFO and Treasurer
Speaker Biography
Grace Crickette joined the University of Redlands in 2024 as their Vice President for Finance and Administration, CFO and Treasurer. She has served as Chief Financial, Chief Risk, and Chief Compliance Officer for corporate, not-for-profit and public institutions. She has served as Chief Financial, Chief Risk, and Chief Compliance Officer for corporate, not-for-profit, and public institutions and their respective business experience in each space.
ERM Experience
- Finance
- Higher Education
- Health Care
- Information Technology
- Audit and Compliance
Education
MLA (2023), Management, Harvard University
ARM (2015), The Institutes
BS (1987), Business Administration, University of Redlands
Bradley (Brad) Grams
Adjunct Lecturer | Regional Environmental Program Manage; Northwestern University | Southern New Hampshire University | U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
Speaker Biography
Bradley (Brad) Grams is focused on cross-governmental environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy development within the infrastructure space, with a career that crosses the U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Brad currently is a Regional Environmental Protection Manager in the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s Great Lakes Region, where they are the responsible official for climate, energy, environment, sustainability, and ESG and ERM solutions for airports and their partners.
ERM Experience
I have two decades of experience in ERM and Strategy for governmental organizations involved in climate, energy, environment, natural resource, and sustainability management. I also have approximately 10 years of experience in ERM and Strategy for non-profit/non-governmental organizations from a Board of Directors perspective.
Education
MPA (2017), Northwestern University
MPP (2017), Northwestern University
B.S. (2005), Chemistry, The University of Chicago
B.A. (2005), Environmental Studies, The University of Chicago
Kendrick Lewis
ERM Division Manager; Hennepin County, Minnesota
Speaker Biography
Social Worker, Social Work Supervisor, Human Services Program Manager. Lead ERM program including identification, assessment, prioritization, and response regarding organizational strategic risks; facilitate monthly risk committee and working group; ERM and risk training creation and presentation; continuity and resiliency co-lead.
ERM Experience
8 years, created ERM program at Hennepin County, Minnesota (34th most populace county in US)
Education
MSW, University of Iowa
BA, St. Olaf College
Victoria Meadows
Assistant Director, Enterprise Risk Management Program at University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) & General Associate at the University System of Maryland (USM); University of Maryland, Baltimore and University System of Maryland
Speaker Biography
Victoria Meadows serves as Assistant Director of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program at University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). Previously, Victoria worked in the School of Medicine at UMB as Lab Manager and Research Specialist in the Center for Epigenetic Research in Child Health and Brain Development in the Department of Pharmacology.
ERM Experience
- Program Development
- Data Analytics
- Project Management
- Strategy
Education
MS (Expected 2025), Law, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
MS (2022), Management, University of Maryland - Global Campus
BA (2015), Biology, Notre Dame of Maryland University
