Strategic and results-oriented emergency management professional with over 20 years of leadership experience in crisis response, emergency preparedness, and operational coordination. Proven expertise in developing and executing emergency plans, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring continuity of operations in high-pressure environments. Adept at uniting cross-functional teams to achieve mission-critical objectives under tight deadlines.Currently serving as the Director of the Foreign Emergency Support Team for the U.S. Department of State, I lead global interagency responses to terrorist incidents and WMD threats. My work includes designing comprehensive evacuation plans, overseeing incident command operations, and building public-private partnerships to strengthen resilience against all-hazard threats.Key Highlights:Developed the first comprehensive evacuation plan for U.S. personnel in Iraq, setting a new standard for emergency operations.Designed and implemented joint counterterrorism exercises with foreign partners, enhancing international crisis response capabilities.Led emergency operations for one of the largest overseas U.S. embassies, managing kinetic crises and 24/7 incident command operations.Built inclusive, multi-sector security networks in Southeast Asia, protecting critical infrastructure and U.S. personnel.Core Competencies:Emergency Preparedness | Risk Assessment | Evacuation PlanningContinuity of Operations | Crisis Management | Incident Command System (ICS)Public-Private Partnerships | Training Development | Tabletop and Full-Scale ExercisesThreat Analysis | Operational Logistics | Team LeadershipWith a strong background in emergency planning and crisis response, I excel at identifying vulnerabilities, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and ensuring operational readiness in complex environments. Passionate about advancing safety and security, I thrive on working with others to building resilient systems that protect lives and sustain operations during emergencies.