Danielle Holmstrom, Mpa, Cem, Cfm Email & Phone Number

As a Deputy Director of Preparedness at Hagerty Consulting, I lead a team of management consultants and oversee a portfolio of projects across multiple emergency management disciplines, collaborating with public and private sector clients.

As a Senior Project Manager, I led consulting teams to develop capabilities for responding to disasters and business disruptions. Responsibilities included:-Directed an exercise design team that supported one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country in responding to a cyber attack. -Led a multi-disciplinary project team in the intelligence and information-sharing landscape leading up to the 2024 General Election. -Served as project manager of a recovery-focused effort for a major transportation organization. -Led numerous projects focused on continuity plan and program development for local and state governments.

1st Vice President of the statewide organization promoting, supporting, and advocating for emergency management professionals in Virginia.

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

· Served as the Emergency Management Coordinator as outlined in related State disaster laws.· Assisted the City Manager in the coordination of city and community emergency management issues and emergencies.· As the Director, developed and oversaw comprehensive emergency management and physical security programs for the City, including disaster mitigation, preparedness, planning, training, education, response, and recovery, security services, and critical infrastructure protection.· Formulated long-range goals for the organization, developed policy and position papers, and provided appropriate guidance and expertise to city leadership team and/or elected officials.

· Developed and refined City emergency operations plans, policies, and procedures · Serves as the liaison with City departments and community partners to coordinate City emergency management (EM) planning initiatives; participate in special events; and plan for and conduct trainings and exercises · Conducted outreach and education initiatives with community partners, including the Community Emergency Response Team, Civic Leagues, and various non-profit organizations, businesses, and other local, regional, and state partners· Served as the lead project coordinator for the City’s Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) · Served as the Plans Section Chief in the City's Emergency Operations Center during response operations

Central Virginia & Hampton Roads

· Provided direct support to Hampton Roads and Central Virginia regions for emergency management and post-disaster recovery planning, trainings/ exercises, response operations, and readiness initiatives· Coordinated and collaborated closely with diverse professionals from local, state, and federal government agencies, non-profit organizations, the business community, and military partners to facilitate emergency management activities· Facilitated the planning process for development, refinement, review, and maintenance of all hazards plans, policies, and procedures to support emergency management operations for localities and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs)· Directed the planning, development, and implementation of diverse projects and programs for the Commonwealth, including but not limited to: FEMA Flood Risk Products program outreach, radiological emergency preparedness, planning software implementation, and Crisis Track implementation· Served as the Plans Section Chief in VDEM’s Regional Coordination Center by leading a team of staff to conduct planning initiatives during response operations

• Coordinated and managed housing and community development projects and services for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)• Provided Technical Assistance (TA) to state and local governments, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders on the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program and Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) by providing policy guidance and developing various products, such as tools, templates, trainings, and governance documents• Managed project budgets and the monthly reporting process for HUD homeless grant funding• Served as a supervisor and led internal meetings to promote staff development and growth

Master Of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Administration

B.S. Marketing; B.A. International Studies, Minor In Spanish

Activities and Societies: •Sigma Kappa Women's Sorority