Emily Dwyer Zegowitz, Pmp, Cem Email & Phone Number

In this role, I use project management and leadership skills to execute a wide range of critical initiatives. I have effectively led teams in various emergency management operations, specializing in IA Recovery Operations, PA Recovery from multiple hurricanes, Statewide ARPA grant management, disaster response in Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), and blue-sky team management.

Exercise Manager for University of Texas- Arlington for a Tornado Scenario response.Planning Section Chief to support the Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Human Services in a healthcare surge response due to COVID-19; facilitated meetings of over 100 participants and managed the emergency management planning cycle for a 6 month response. Developed the Mid-Incident and After-Action Review/Improvement Plan for OHA and ODHS.Responded to the Surfside Condo Collapse in a staff augmentation function supporting the State of Florida SERT in the Finance section.Operated as an Incident Commander and State Liaison for Mobile Vaccine Missions throughout all regions of Florida. Tasks included establishing a new site, determining logistical requirements, creating mission audit standards, coordinate between medical vendors and the state, and send up daily reports on operation status.Managed Safer-FL in conjunction with the Salesforce software for Non-Congregate Sheltering operations during the height of COVID-19 and Hurricane Season​ in 2020.Lead the invoice review and validation team for FDEM in response to COVID-19 for vendors involved in both COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations throughout the state, reviewing over 1 million invoices.Worked in COVID-19 Project Formulation to sort, review, and file expedited work projects to create cost summaries and responding to FEMA RFIs. Worked within MyFloridaMarketPlace, Grants Portal, SalesForce, and webEOC. Prepared and presented reports outlining issues, including the nature of the problem, frequency, cause(s), and remedial action(s) recommended after a Non-Congregate Sheltering joint tabletop exercise.​Coordinated and reported on hospital and vendor staffing reports with FDEM, matching current vendor capability with hospital needs while tracking mobilization status.​Researched and identified historical Florida evacuation trends from SRESP data to create a model for NCS and Safer-FL project development.

Florida

• Trained in 92Y (Unit Supply and Logistics Specialist) MOS: skills learned include knowledge of the procedures for shipping, receiving, storing, and issuing stock as well as operating unit level computers. (2016)• Lead a team of four soldiers in Joint Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration (JRSOI) mobile operations throughout North Central Florida during Hurricane Irma to receive incoming National Guardsman from other states (2017).• Managed a route clearance package of 9 soldiers with an Engineer BN during Hurricane Michael State Active Duty, clearing an estimated 52 miles of road in eight days. Operations were conducted with no safety incidents (2018)• Coordinated between civilian first responders and Superior Officers during Hurricane Michael State Active Duty, conducting route reconnaissance with a platoon of 24 soldiers and managed platoon assets and personnel (2018)• Developed a plan to enhance an equipment platoon- over $5 million of equipment- to conduct training in Osceola National Forest by coordinating with civilian liaisons to administer training and follow proper government regulations by creating a 5-year Land Use Agreement (2019)

Updated Leon County Government Organization's COOP. Attended and helped a cross training exercise at the Tallahassee International Airport, evaluating the ICS structure, response time, organization, EOC set-up, and care of families.Worked in ESF 5 and 7 roles in an EOC activation for COVID-19 response.

Political Science, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: First Year Florida (Peer Leader); ROTC Ranger Challenge and Raiders; Dance Marathon; Inter Residence Housing.

Master Of Science - Ms, Fire And Emergency Science, 4.0

The graduate program in Fire and Emergency Sciences and Emergency Services/Disaster Management is designed for individuals who are seeking.