Contact Us
Dr. Cecilio Ortiz-Garcia
CCRRIA's Director and Professor
Public Affairs and Security Studies
ELABN 216
Phone: 956-665-2445 (Edinburg)
Phone Alt: 956-665-3345
Previous Events
Center for Community Resilience Research, Innovation and Advocacy (CCRRIA) – An Introduction
Exploring Local Community Resilience Imaginaries
From Hurricanes to Pandemics: Exploring Student's Perspectives on Disaster Preparedness
Academic Imaginaries of Resilience
Emergency Management
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council Public Meeting in 6 Slides
TEPHI/CCRRIA Conference 2024
Date: November 13-14, 2024
Location: UTRGV Edinburg Ballroom, 1201 W University Dr., Edinburg, Texas 78539
Agenda for Community Resilience Research Innovation and Advocacy Inaugural Conference (CCRRIA)
The TEPHI/CCRRIA Conference 2024, hosted by the TEPHI Center for Community Resilience Research, Innovation, and Advocacy at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. This year's conference, themed "Developing Pathways to Community Resilience: Communities Leading Communities," will bring together thought leaders, practitioners, and advocates to explore innovative strategies and collaborative approaches for strengthening community resilience.
TURNING THE TIDE 2025: ISLAND IMAGINARIES AND INTERDISCIPLINARIES IN CLIMATE CHANGE