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● Contributed to an in-depth, county-level Community Vulnerability Analysis utilizing data from the Census, national indices, and FEMA● Researched national best practices related to post-catastrophic housing and developed a plan template for a large, regional government coalition● Collaborated with emergency leaders to update statewide five-year strategic plan, including reworking mission and vision statements, setting SMART goals, and defining objectives and tasks to meet EMAP standards● Supported several county COVID-19 after-action reviews by conducting stakeholder interviews and data analysis on thousands of survey responses● Applied subject matter expertise in mass care, disaster assessment and mass casualty preparedness, response, and recovery in writing emergency plans.

Pennsylvania, United States

● Collaborated with government and local agencies to form resilient communities. Work includes identifying local hazards and conducting readiness planning, serving on county-level VOAD committees, and delivering community and youth preparedness programs● Utilized various digital platforms to gain situational awareness, create plans, communicate needs, and improve service delivery ● Contributed to national-level projects, including Fleet Sustainability and Duty Officer programs● Mentored staff and volunteers to cultivate strengths and fill leadership positions● Served on nationwide, All-Disaster Staff leadership committee● Managed local implementation of national-level doctrine(see Leadership on Red Cross Disaster Relief Operations for Operational Experience)

Various

Hurricane Ida, Pennsylvania, 2021, Deputy Assistant Director Information and Planning ● Created damage assessment routes by organizing data from External Relations and State Emergency Managers. Quickly completed over 2000 home assessments, enabling Operations to begin providing financial assistance to households classified as destroyed or major. Worked with Job Director to draft Service Delivery Plan, including a detailed budget and timeline. Oregon Wildfires 2000, Deputy Assistant Director Response● Managed Mass Care, Individual Disaster Care, and Disability Integration Teams. Consolidated 70+ non-congregate shelters, which was achieved by working closely with government and non-profit partners.Lehigh Valley Flooding, 2000 and Eastern PA Flooding 2018, Assistant Director Operations● Set up points-of-distribution in hard-hit communities to provide clean-up kits, disaster mental health and spiritual care, in conjunction with local emergency management officials. Mentored local volunteers who were serving in Operations leadership positions.COVID-19 Eastern Pennsylvania, 2000, Operations Management● Served on a three-person, regional leadership team tasked with gaining situational awareness as COVID-19 began affecting the US; Communicated with HQ leaders, interpreted frequently-changing doctrine, and communicated changes to regional workforce. Rio Grande Valley Flooding, 2019, Deputy Assistant Director Response● Oversaw Mass Care, Individual Disaster Care, and Disability Integration sections near the Mexican border. Managed Latino Engagement Team, who met with vulnerable communities and gained trust.Hurricane Irma, 2017, Florida Keys, Recovery Supervisor ● Conducted mobile casework in communities of undocumented and non-English speaking individuals to ensure equitable service delivery. Coordinated with agencies to determine ongoing needs of isolated communities on surrounding islands; and procured and delivered essential supplies to these populations.

Bethlehem, Pa

● Created custom donor experiences and increased donor engagement by coordinating staff● Streamlined communication by facilitating the creation of an interdepartmental database● Conducted research to produce reports and briefings for senior staff across university

Louisville, Kentucky Area

● Mentored diverse communities and provided tailored support and training to leaders● Advised 22 school districts in the creation and maintenance of energy management programs● Represented organization by speaking at meetings of industry stakeholders

Washington D.C. Metro Area

● Expanded coalition membership by building partnerships with national organizations and agencies● Conducted Congressional outreach to gain bi-partisan support for federal legislation

Columbia, Md

● Applied exemplary social analysis skills to create persuasive outreach materials to gain industrial support for government-led, energy-efficiency programs● Supported participants in federal energy program by linking resources and creating custom tools● Implemented a project tracking database and improved efficiency of stakeholder outreach

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

● Engaged creatively with undergraduates and conveyed the complexities of social justice issues● Compiled relevant data for departmental publications in peer-reviewed journals

Fairfax, Va

● Identified government funding opportunities by utilizing excellent research and analysis skills● Applied technical writing proficiency to report on legislation and Congressional hearings

Philadelphia, Pa

Dunwoody, Ga

Eatonton, Ga

● Employed facilitation and leadership skills to guide students through team building activities● Developed unique environmental outreach materials for K-8 students

Panama

● Provided cultural and ecological interpretation for international travelers through remote areas of tropical rainforest and coral reefs● Coordinated travel, meals, and lodging for groups of international travelers

Master Of Arts (Ma), Sociology

Activities and Societies: Graduate Minor earned in Environmental Policy

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Environmental Resource Management

Semester Abroad In Tanzania, Swahili, Wildlife Ecology, And Conservation

I completed an intense educational program with a focus on cultural immersion, including a Maasai home stay and intensive Swahili.

Education record

Certificate, Asian Bodywork Therapy