Meet the Team
Founder & Executive Director
Vihaan Mishra, a 16-year-old Junior from California, is the founder of Teens Assisting with Communication in Emergency Response (TACER). California often faces natural disasters like wildfires, droughts, and earthquakes, making emergency preparedness crucial. Through TACER, he encourages his peers to support local first responders and develop critical skills for disaster response.
He is a board member and Head of Emergency Communications for TeenCERT, the first teenage-led branch of the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)’s National Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program in Santa Clara County. Additionally, Vihaan is an active member of his high school’s Associated Student Body and serves as Vice-Chair of the Youth Commission in his town, demonstrating his strong leadership and commitment to community service.
Vihaan’s amateur radio (HAM) call sign is KO6FXI and he would be happy to QSO (have a convwith you.
73 (Best regards)
Victoria Bebee is the Emergency Services Manager for the Los Altos Hills County Fire district. She has been in Emergency Services in some capacity in Santa Clara County for over 20 years. She is the program manager for both CERT, Teen CERT, Emergency Preparedness, and Disaster Coordination.
Victoria's call sign is KN6HOU
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