Diane Cooper, Cfm Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

FEMA HQ | Preparedness| National Integration Center | Technical Assistance Branch

Future Planner with FEMA HQ - Office of Response and RecoveryIdentify threats and hazards that may require coordination of federal resources for response and recovery.Develop analytical products that provide context of the threat or hazard to identify potential federal requests. Collaborate with internally and with other federal partners to ensure of capabilities and possible actions and decisions for senior leadership to ensure we have a common operating picture.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Supported situational awareness for emerging threats and hazards that may require federal support for the Regional Watch Center in FEMA Region 5.

Houston, Texas Area

Responsible for all aspects of floodplain management for the 18th fastest growing county in the nation. Acted as the final authority for questions concerning the interpretation and implementation of the Montgomery County Flood Plain Management Regulations.Montgomery County representative for the San Jacinto Watershed Master Drainage Plan (https://sanjacstudy.org/), an HMGP funded study in collaboration with Houston, San Jacinto River Authority and Harris County Flood Control District (lead agency). Goal is to identify regional mitigation solutions to be incorporated into mitigation plans as future grant projects. Provided presentation on the study at the July 2019 AgriLife Extension’s Texas Community Watershed Partners CHARM workshop (summary of the CHARM Workshop and presentations - https://reduceflooding.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Montgomery-County-Resiliency-Summary-Workshop-Report.pdf).

Houston, Texas Area

Supported local floodplain managers with post-disaster recovery from Hurricane Harvey. Provided guidance on FEMA minimum floodplain compliance, substantial damage determinations and permitting requirements and sharing information about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Provided presentations insurance and real estate agents as well as local officials. We were also able to participate in the NWS FloodWarn/FloodAware campaign. Link to one of the earlier FloodWarn workshops https://www.weather.gov/media/hgx/Floodwarn/2018_FloodWarn_Training_Kingwood.pdf

Bixby,Ok

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Stillwater, Ok

Grad Assistant (5/14 - 12/14)I worked Dr. Bruce Barringer, Head of the OSU Entrepreneurship Department and Dr. Tom Westbrook on the development of a new "Introduction to Entrepreneurship" undergraduate class. In the Summer of 2014 my key contributions included: organizing the syllabus, reviewing and categorizing academic research articles, videos and other materials; identifying lab exercises, objectives and learning outcomes; and working with Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence to record sessions for the spring 2015 online course.In the Fall of 2014, I transitioned to the course practicum instructor and project manager. I instructed 2 of the 4 weekly practicum sessions which was 44 of the 69 students. I also coordinated the weekly guest lecturers, uploaded presentations to OSU’s online learning system, managed the electronic folders for student assignments submissions, developed and graded exams and assignments, and evaluated student participation for final grades. link to the course http://catalog.okstate.edu/search/?P=EEE%202023Upon graduation, I provided course development assistance through a paid honorarium in the spring of 2015. I was selected as a CIE Scholar for Fall 13/Spring 14. The OSU Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) Scholar program is an interdisciplinary activity that partners with university researchers to present a business plan package that outlines a production plan, market analysis, and marketing strategy for a new technology being developed at Oklahoma State University. My team worked with 2 OSU professors, one in the engineering department and one in the Turfgrass program. We investigated their research, spoke to potential customers and identified a business strategy. We further pursued the business idea by competing in the OK Governor’s Cup,Davidson University “The Next Play” venture competition where we won the Facilities division and $1000; and OSU Student Start Up Pitch competition (won $1500).

Chanhassen, Mn

Provided primary NWS hydrologic support for the Minneapolis and Duluth NWS Weather Offices (WFO) to the state emergency management and other water resource partners, including FEMA, MN & WI State Homeland Security, US Geological Survey (USGS), US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), MN Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR), and MN Pollution Control.*For the spring 2009, 2010 and 2011 floods, provided weather and hydrologic probabilistic and forecast information via email and live webinars to 450+ partners to support their preparedness and response activities. While flood levels were significant, impacts were minimal due to proactive measures. In 2010 conducted a partner review of services and needs.*Program management, technical and administrative support for WFO hydrologic service activities: 1) Maintained WFO hydrometeorological databases and documentation, monitored network performance and quality controlled data. 2) Identified a strategy to incorporate snowmelt into a headwater hydrologic model which successfully produced flood forecasts in 2011. 3) Conducted hydrologic studies for new service requirements at flood risk locations. Worked with partners to establish 3 new river gauges and aided 2 communities on grant applications. 4) Updated hydrology operations procedures, provided staff training and streamlined Duluth’s hydrology products and services. *Enhanced NWS Twin Cities weather decision support services.*Organized a workshop on local rainfall and river gauging solutions. *NWS representative on technical interagency teams, including MN Silver Jackets and MN HSEM GIS Working Group.

As the acting NWA Secretary, I was a member of the NWA Executive Committee and Council. We have monthly conference calls and address action items in sub-teams. As secretary, I compose all minutes, track action items, and manage our Dropbox folders for document sharing and the Basecamp account for collaborative initiatives. Finally, I revamped the action item tracking spreadsheet to incorporate a quick reference “open action item” table.As the chair of a new committee for the NWA, the Social Media Committee, I immediately assembled a team of volunteers that had strong social media skills. We then identified a mission, vision, and goals and outlined strategies to incorporate social media as a key vehicle of communication with the membership and local chapters. For the 2012 Annual Meeting, we actively used social media prior to and during the conference to enhance the conference experience and engage individuals that were unable to attend due to federal budget constraints. As the chair, I was a representative on the NWA Communications team. The purpose of the Communications team is to ensure timely and effective communication in the NWA and all external communication outlets.

Fort Worth, Tx

*Provided Hydrologic Program administrative responsibilities for Southern Region which included 32 WFO's and four RFC's. Coordinated policy and local program management and regional member on multiple national and regional teams for hydrologic products, services, models, training, and applications.

Tulsa, Ok

Generated multi-sensored precipitation datasets; created past and future precipitation products; evaluated river and reservoir data; produced river forecasts; and coordinated flood warnings. Maintained hydrologic model for the Verdigris River - updated rating curves and coordinated metadata and flood stage changes.ABRFC Team Leader for the Office of Hydrology Development Lab/West Gulf River Forecast Center/Arkansas-Red Basin River Forecast Center Distributed Hydrologic Model Team (DHM)- identified requirements; reviewed design and development documentation; composed reference manual; tested software; provided expertise on basin implementation; calibration and verification strategies. Compared simulation results of the DHM to the NWSRFS Hydrologic Lumped Model and presented findings at the 3rd FIHMC conference. In 2008 I presented on the Distributed Hydrologic Model at a COMET MetEd workshop which was also recorded as a formal e-learning module "Introduction to Distributed Hydrologic Modeling." Spearheaded the ABRFC & WFO Tulsa Security Improvement Team that addressed the building security problems. Prepared project scope, solicited vendor proposals, created funding requests, and assisted during installation.

Wakefield, Va

*Produced public, aviation, and marine forecasts. Worked several significant events including the Jan 2000 Snowstorm and Hurricane Floyd.*Fire Weather Program Leader: implemented the local office program; provided staff training; composed local operations and help manuals; customized software; reviewed forecasts. Externally evaluated NC, VA and MD partners’ needs; presented structural and forecast format changes; and identified strategies to provide mission essential products and services. In 2000 and 2001, provided instruction on S290: Intermediate Fire behavior Course Weather chapter, developed the Operations manual and a Fire Forecasting Help manual; facilitated forecaster training, provided product reviews, and implemented new software.*Assisted with the SKYWARN spotter and outreach programs - created the spotter newsletter; maintained spotter database; and restructured the spotter ID program. *As a Beta test office for the IFPS Marine formatter software package, provided input to Meteorological Development Lab on issues and program bugs*Member of Office Layout, Public Outreach, and WCM Teams. Represented the NWS at numerous boat shows, hurricane expositions, career fairs and the VA State Fair.

Wilmington Oh

*Quality controlled climate and hydrologic data; composed climate and river products; produced NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts; worked the aviation and severe weather coordinator desks; and cross trained with Ohio River Forecast Center (OHRFC) forecasters.*Pager Program Leader, Skywarn Focal, Storm Data Co-Focal, Severe Weather and Human Relations Task Force teams member.*Assisted in the establishment of the Upper Air Program at the Wilmington office and trained staff. *Worked several significant events including Blizzard of 1996 and 1997 Ohio Valley Floods.

University Park Pa

*Obtained Forecast and broadcast expertise via the PSU Campus Weather Service. A four person team composed discussions, forecasts, and provided broadcasts for local PA radio stations. Served as Shift Leader in spring 1995.

Moon Twp, Pa

*Trained on public and aviation weather forecast desks, WSR-57 radar, Upper Air Program, NOAA Weather Radio, and public service desk. *Member of FLARE headwater and river routing program implementation team. *In Dec 1993, trained at the Ohio River Forecast Center and in Dec 1994 trained at the NWS Cincinnati, OH (WSO CVG).

Bachelor Of Science, Meteorology

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu; Campus Weather Service; Penn State Branch of the American Meteorological Society (PSUBAMS)Total Credits.

Master'S Degree, Entrepreneurial And Small Business Operations, 4.0

Activities and Societies: CIE Scholar and Grad AssistantMy courses were mainly business and entrepreneurship in focus. I was also involved.

Graduate Level Coursework, Civil Engineering

Total Credits Earned: 6 Credits (Hydrology I and II); http://www.usdagraduateschool.org/