The Emergency Preparedness Coordinator is responsible for managing, coordinating, and continuously improving the County Public Health District's emergency preparedness and response plans.Responsibilities:-Developed and exercised the District's emergency response plans in coordination with county emergency management.-Led planning, training, and exercises for public health emergencies such as disease outbreaks, biohazards, natural disasters, and bioterrorism events.-Coordinated District participation in county and regional response plans, exercises, and training activities. -Served on planning committees to improve regional preparedness.-Developed continuity of operations plans to maintain essential public health services during emergencies.-Managed state preparedness grant programs including . -Provided staff education on emergency response plans, the incident command system, and the public health role in community disasters.-Coordinated emergency preparedness activities and messaging with local healthcare providers, elected officials, media, and community partners.-Represented the District on the county emergency planning committee and related interagency groups.

Led high-stakes operations and emergency response in hostile environments during three combat tours. Specialized incrisis management, personnel accountability, resource allocation, and risk mitigation. Demonstrated decisive leadership and mission focus through incident command training. Executed life-saving measures effectively under pressure.Key Contributions:● Managed training, supervision, direction, and strategic planning for four tactical teams alongside a headquarters staff.● Led multiple overseas combat deployments and fulfilled various roles in my Army career, including Team Leader, Training Instructor, and Detachment Supervisor.● Guided Psychological Operations teams in strategizing and implementing influence initiatives to uphold national security aims across three combat missions.

Directed development and upkeep of county's hazard mitigation plan, emergency operations plan, continuity of operations plan, and other preparedness documents. Managed emergency management office operations and supervised planning, training, exercises, and disaster recovery efforts. Assembled, trained, and supervised community emergency response volunteers.Key Contributions:● Crafted and executed community education initiatives through emergency preparedness drills, workshops, and events.● Directed response and extended recovery operations for wildfire in 2018, which destroyed four residences.● Oversaw County's handling of significant blizzard in 2019, which included around 300 rescues of stranded motorists and accommodating over 400 individuals in seven emergency shelters for over two days.