Academy for Venue Safety & Security Faculty

Faculty:

Akmal Ali, JD

David Born, CPP

Mark Camillo

Andy Jabbour

Alexander Keen, ETCP – VICE CHAIR

Joe Levy, CVE – CHAIR

Jessica Reid-Bateman

G. Keith Still

 

Guest Faculty:

Daniel Ward

Joseph Sampson

Peter Ashwin

Tamara Herold

Thomas Bedard

Ty Sheaks

Wayne Middleton

Ed Klima

About AVSS

The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) Academy for Venue Safety and Security (AVSS) is a dynamic two-year school built to train venue and event managers, security professionals, and other key personnel involved in every aspect of venue safety and security. The curriculum, developed and taught by a diverse team of experts, is designed to equip attendees with best practices, resources, and tools to address the evolving challenges of ensuring venue safety.

 

Objective

To increase awareness and knowledge of the venue and event safety and security ecosystem while fostering skills to effectively communicate and implement safety and security plans within internal teams and stakeholders and develop a robust networking community.

Program Development

  • Collaborate with IAVM staff and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop a comprehensive curriculum covering key safety and security topics.
  • Ensure alignment with industry standards and the Academy’s objectives through regular curriculum review and updates.

Program Delivery

  • Actively engaged in planning and delivering training sessions.
  • Leverage expertise to create impactful learning experiences for attendees.

Collaboration and Coordination

  • Work closely with other faculty members to ensure seamless program execution.
  • Assist in onboarding guest instructors and SMEs by assessing qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the Academy’s needs.

Participant Engagement

  • Foster an inclusive and engaging environment for attendees.
  • Support interactive learning by incorporating practical examples, case studies, and real-world scenarios into the curriculum.