About us
DHC is a health and disaster consultancy working with organizations worldwide. We help organizations understand risks, strengthen capabilities and navigate emergencies and disasters.
Our work connects public health, organizational planning and operational experience. We develop practical recommendations around the people, resources and systems available in each setting, including environments where resources are limited.
Leadership
Sebastián Pizarro, MD, MPH
Founder & Principal Consultant
Dr. Sebastián Pizarro is a physician and public health specialist with a Master of Public Health. His work focuses on disaster health and emergency preparedness, drawing on experience in prehospital emergency care, operational response, teaching and research. As founder of DHC, he brings a practical approach to helping organizations assess their needs, strengthen capabilities and prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Disaster Health
Emergency Preparedness
Operational Response
Our Expertise
Our multidisciplinary group of associates
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Emergency Management
Emergency Managers
Specialists in crisis response, coordination, and operational readiness for complex disaster scenarios.
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EDUCATION & RESEARCH
University Academics
Specialists in professional education, simulation-based training, and applied research, strengthening individual and organizational capabilities for disaster preparedness and response.
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Rescue Operations
Firefighters
Field experts in search and rescue, firefighting, and technical intervention under high-stress conditions.
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Health Specialization
EMS Physicians
Medical specialists in emergency medical services and internal medicine for health system continuity.
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Information & Media
Journalists
Experts in risk communication, media strategy, and public messaging to support informed decision-making.
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Operational Leadership
Former Military
Leaders with military experience and academic research backgrounds in disaster health and preparedness.
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Whole Health
We consider physical, mental and social health, wellbeing and continuity of essential services. This means looking at the needs of people and communities as well as the organizations and systems that support them.
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All-hazards
We take an all-hazards approach, developing capabilities that can be used across natural, biological, technological and human-caused threats. We adapt those capabilities to the risks and operating conditions of each organization.
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Readiness
We focus on the ability to act. Plans, trained teams and resources must be available and coordinated when needed. Our work helps organizations identify what is ready, what needs strengthening and which actions should come next.