Abby Simons Email & Phone Number

Western Australia

As a Senior Policy Officer, I undertake in-depth policy development, reviews, research and consultation with emergency management stakeholders to ensure State policies, plans and procedures reflect legislative requirements, current trends and are appropriate to Western Australia’s emergency management environment.

Perth, Australia

During my time as the Analysis and Reporting Officer, I engaged with emergency management stakeholders to further develop a strategic lessons management framework aimed at driving continuous improvement throughout the State’s emergency management sector.

Greater Denver Area

As the Program Evaluator for the State of Colorado's public health emergency office, I surveyed and reported on the quality of state and local public health emergency preparedness and evaluated the effectiveness of two Federal grant programs totalling over $13-million USD.

Greater Denver Area

As an Environmental Specialist during a flooding recovery, I provided comprehensive reviews of disaster recovery and hazard mitigation projects to determine compliance with federal laws, regulations, and executive orders.

As a Community Recovery Specialist for a major flooding recovery, I provided stakeholder coordination among public, private, and non-profit agencies to develop recovery strategies for the ongoing recovery and a statewide resiliency plan.

Region VIII

As a Community Planning and Capacity Building intern, I researched state emergency management policies and recovery capabilities to provide investigative reports for recovery planning.

Greater Denver Area

During graduate school, I worked as an Administrative Assistant for a multi-million dollar foundation that supports a research hospital and clinic devoted to patients with diabetes. I provided administrative support, technical expertise, and coordination for events and conferences.

Greater St. Louis Area

• As a member and leader of the AmeriCorps St. Louis Emergency Response Team, I responded to natural disasters throughout the United States with both direct service and spontaneous volunteer and donations management..
• Presented with the Key to St. John the Baptist Parish for Hurricane Isaac Volunteer Management
• Provided volunteer… Show more As a member and leader of the AmeriCorps St. Louis Emergency Response Team, I responded to natural disasters throughout the United States with both direct service and spontaneous volunteer.
• Provided volunteer management trainings for Missouri's Faith-Based Organization Disaster Initiative and the Spontaneous Unaffiliated Volunteers Workshop in Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Presented with the Sacajawea Leadership Award for outstanding contribution, commitment and courage when facing adversityDeployments
• Hurricane Isaac September – November 2012

Pacasmayo, Peru

As a volunteer English as a second language teacher for grade levels 4-7, I planned english lessons for 20+ student classrooms and supported the school and orphanage's non-profit organisation, Go Ye Ministries, through website administration and creation of outreach media for donors.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Public Administration

Coursework: + Research & Analytic Methods + Governmental Budgeting + Political Advocacy + Negotiation & Conflict Resolution + Economics &.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology, Minor In Communication

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Psi Chi, University Chorus -Completed Minor in General Communication -Study Abroad Program: 1.

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