In our latest episode we are joined by Zania Campos, MPA, ABCP, Director of Emergency Management at Boston Medical Center, to discuss the critical role of emergency management, what it is, how it effects the way healthcare systems respond to disasters, and how preparations are made for a variety of scenarios ranging from natural disasters and terror attacks to biological warfare and nuclear attacks

Zania leads preparedness and response efforts for one of New England’s busiest safety-net hospitals. In this role, she oversees disaster planning, large-scale emergency exercises, and real-time incident command—ensuring the hospital system is ready to respond when it matters most.

Zania brings nearly 14 years of service in the United States Marine Corps, where she has developed the discipline, leadership, and operational mindset that continue to shape her approach to crisis response today. She currently serves with the Service Component Operational Logistics Augmentation Cell (SCOLAC) as an aviation logistician and joint mortuary affairs planner, contributing to the coordination and execution of complex sustainment and operational support missions.

In addition to her military service, she holds a Master’s of Public Administration and is a Certified Business Continuity Professional, bringing expertise in continuity planning, emergency preparedness, and coordinated response across complex systems.

Zania also serves as a board member on the Veteran’s Equality Review Board whose mission is to assist with the reinstatement of Veteran benefits for those were dishonorably discharged due to discriminatory reasons.

Zania’s “dominating against all” attitude drives her work in preparing for emergency situations and developing solutions to problems most of us never think about. She is with us today to discuss her role, what emergency management is, and what she does so the rest of us can sleep safely at night.