Danielle Calhoun, Mph Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas Area

Austin, TX

• Work under the direction of the Response and Recovery Unit Director and the State Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) Coordinator
• Perform highly advanced consultative work in the implementation of the statewide SNS and CHEMPACK plans
• Provide technical assistance and advanced consultative services for Texas cities, counties and regions in development of local and regional SNS and CHEMPACK plans and standard operating guidelines
• Coordinate and conduct the review and assessment of local SNS plans and programs including the Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI)
• Serve as a public health responder in a response role in the DSHS State Medical Operations Center

Mckinney, Texas

• Implement the public health emergency preparedness (PHEP) program by preparing for, responding to and recovering from Collin County incidents
• Analyze, evaluate and advise county officials and department heads on public health preparedness improvements
• Develop and maintain a yearly county budget based on the state contractor’s financial procedures
• Oversee duties of the PHEP Planner, Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) employees in compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Texas Department of State Health.

Houston, Texas Area

• Coordinated the development, delivery and evaluation of the regional training and exercise program
• Developed and implemented the regional training and exercise plan for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) in conjunction with local health department (LHDs) and Emergency Management Coordinators (EMCs)
• Maintained the regional training database and tracked employee training for regional emergency responses
• Participated in the development of regional plans, grant compliant exercises and the completion of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) documentation
• Managed program communications activities in completion of Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) drills, regional staff drills, and CHEMPACK site visits

Houston, Texas Area

• Coordinated the delivery of Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) programs to regional staff, county emergency management and stakeholders
• Served as the region’s tactical communications lead in accordance with regional protocols for responding to incidents and events
• Assisted the creation and maintenance of budgets and receipt of public health emergency preparedness assets
• Supported the development, implementation and evaluation of regional standard operating guidelines (SOGs)

College Station, Texas

• Managed course calendar using multiple scheduling applications for emergency responders
• Coordinated courses and FEMA specific data for Program Director
• Reviewed and revised FEMA data for grant report and annual renewal
• Assisted in beta testing the Response Preparedness for Mass Prophylaxis online course
• Processed FEMA Incident Command, Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) courses

Bryan/College Station, Texas Area

• Drafted a business continuity plan for a healthcare organization, utilizing community resources for continued delivery of healthcare services
• Analyzed potential risks and hazards associated with the area, organization, and population
• Designed and organized a mitigation and recovery action plan by coordinating the services of multiple units
• Created healthcare specific tools and documents for healthcare professionals to utilize in order to minimize disruptions in service

Kingsville, Texas

• Assisted in maintaining student academic files
• Composed orientation material for upcoming students
• Provided administrative support to the Pre-Health Academic Advisor

Kingsville, Texas

• Assisted in the experimental design of protein purification
• Operated biochemical tools on compound molecules
• Analyzed results for medical application

Master'S Degree, Health Policy And Management, Graduate

Activities and Societies: Rural Public Health Student Association- Treasurer

Bachelor'S Of Science, Biomedical Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Theta Phi Alpha Women's Fraternity, Presidential Ambassadors, American Medical Student Association (AMSA).