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Consortium of suicide prevention practitioners from civilian, military and veteran areas of expertise

Hawaii, United States

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Kaneohe, Hi

Pentagon

Plans weather (wx), climate and space environmental support for the Air Force Weather functional area and oversees integration of technology and weather into C4I and modeling systems - specifically, directs capabilities analyses and strategic planning for USAF's weather and space environmental operations; oversees requirements process for AF wx programs and wx information integration into AF architectures and C4I; and ensures JCIDS process addresses mission needs & wx sensitivities; leverages technology through external agencies.Specific Accomplishments include: - Led AF Weather efforts to ID and mitigate a critical gap in environmental satellite coverage supporting multiple combatant commands and was the catalyst for the DoD to reexamine assumptions and postures on the multi-million dollar Weather System Follow-on and Defense Meteorological Satellite programs- prepared congressional responses and testified for/briefed congressional staffers- Oversaw US Air Force contribution to the development of the DoD’s Climate adaptation roadmap – sets the strategic course on how the USAF will enable US Govt Climate Security Policies supporting the White House, National Security Council and DoD requirements- Presided over revolutionary numerical weather prediction model upgrade leveraging key coalition partners

Hickam Afb, Hi

PACAF’s senior weather officer. Interfaced with PACOM, four component commands and three numbered Air Forces to develop and implement plans. As the functional leader for the weather career field in PACAF he established weather policy, oversaw standardization and evaluation of 27 units and over 400 personnel, and was responsible for a $33 million annual POM and budget execution to ensure the readiness of PACAF weather units and personnel to support the U.S. Pacific Command combatant commander. Specific accomplishments include:- Established Weather Policy and Standardization and Evaluation for 27 units and 435 personnel- Orchestrated Kadena Air Base, Japan $1.4M Next Generation Radar repair - vital to accurate typhoon forecasts protecting 24K Airmen and $2B worth of aircraft- Led Ops Plan rewrites aligning 235 requirements over 20 locations supporting 1,200 aircraft crucial to supporting combatant commander's wartime readiness- Marine Forces Pacific liaison Officer for Operation DAMAYAN, Phillipine Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts. Provided critical info to Pacific leaders enabling 211 Humanitarian disaster relief sorties

Pentagon, Washington Dc

As sole USAF member on HQ Army staff--Directed development and implementation of Army Environmental policy; established, interpreted and assessed Army policy in support of Jnt, interagency and international commands and ops; interpreted/led validation of Army requirements--Assessed DoD, Joint, interservice and interagency agreements; drove AF doctrine, policy, CONOPS and TTPs needed to meet the Army's worldwide operational requirements. Specific accomplishments include:- Spearheaded $10M upgrade to air traffic control and weather dissemination systems critical to Army airfield safety- Led development of a Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statement resulting in a $16M upgrade to US Air Force forecast systems enabling better weather forecasts to protect vital intelligence, surveilance and reconaissance assets

Kabul, Afghanistan

As the Commander's top meteorologist, led 170 international troops at 58 locations delivering expert weather for 42,000 sorties, 700 ground ops and 1,000 troops-in-contact events. As the Command's persistent surveillance systems lead, ensured success of a $850M SECDEF initiative to field 64 aerostats providing decisive intel vital to freedom of movement and improvised explosive device detection saving countless lives.

Usag Yongsan, Seoul, Korea

Commanded 68 Battlefield Weather Airmen at 5 geographically separated units, responsible for squadron health, discipline, welfare/morale & development; Senior US METOC/wx officer in Korea Theater of Operations, organized, trained & equiped battlefield weather teams, met US Forces Korea (USFK) ops requirements to support Combined Forces Command; Staff Weather Officer to USFK Cdr, spts deliberate planning/execution of all ops, responsible for tng/use of $20M in wx/C4I equip; Joint METOC Officer (JMO) and Liaison to ROK military/civilian wx agencies--responsible for planning, coordinating and integrating joint forces conducting weather operations supporting U.S. forces on the Korean peninsula. Specific accomplishments include: - Led 70 Airmen across 5 separate locations generating 25,000 forecasts in support of operations across the Republic of Korea- Directly enabled 50,000 safe flying hours and protected 30,000 US personnel and $2B in resources- Led weather support through 4 major Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed military exercises, a north Korean live missile launch, and numerous armistice missions- Leadership and expert insight into Combined force employment garnered Republic of Korea Chief of Staff letter and plaque of recognition

Us Air Force Academy

Planned, designed, directed and taught college-level courses in the Department of Economics and Geosciences (DFEG). Course Director for Synoptic Meteorology, Marine and Tropical Meteorology and Meteorological Interpretation, Analysis and Integration. Managed all aspects of these courses. Also taught college-level Geopolitics. Served as academic adviser for 12 cadets; advising them on professional development and academic programs. As Director of Meteorology, supervised the operation and curriculum of 12 courses taught by DFEG and the Department of Physics. Directed the Dean of the Faculty's Cadet Summer Research Program, coordinating worldwide research opportunities for 180 cadets annually. Specific accomplishments include: - Directed operations of 12 courses taught by 5 instructors to more than 40 cadets annually- Led upgrade of 3 courses adding cutting-edge technology, theory and practices- Developed departments newest Capstone course: "Meteorological Interpretation, Analysis and Integration" which infused real-world scenarios and synthesized elements from all coursework- Flawlessly executed Deans toughest job - Cadet Summer Research Program - led 24 dept. reps placing 360 cadets at 100+ locations worldwide providing cutting-edge research opportunities - Key collaborator between Air Force Weather and Nat'l Atmospheric Release Advisory Center infusing high-res data into DHS chemical, biological and radiological dispersion model

Hickam Afb, Hi

As Executive Officer to the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Director of Operations, MG David Deptula, directed 7 divisions in HQ PACAF provided policy, guidance and direction for all Air Force Operations in the Pacific. Monitored, coordinated and directed the equipping, training, readiness and sustainability of all PACAF units. Advised the PACAF/CC, DO and NAF staffs on theater air and space operations, contingency operations, OPLANS, training exercises, force requirements, information operations, air battle management, rescue, weather and theater ANG/ARC matters. Coordinated with USPACOM, HQ USAF and other DoD MAJCOMs, Pacific Theater air forces, and allied nations on operational matters. Managed a $1.4B budget. Specific Accomplishments include: - Dynamic leadership and superb management skills ensured PACAF Director of Operations received accurate and timely decision grade information- Contributions key to successful completion of PACAF's first ever Op Resultant Fury Joint Maritime Interdiction demonstration- Vital to successful execution of PACAF's largest humanitarian relief response for Operation UNIFIED ASSISTANCE, tsunami recovery efforts

Hickam Afb, Hi

Directed the weather services supporting 17 Air Force and Army installations and exercise and contingency operations in the USAF's largest AOR at 110M sq miles. Supported PACAF/CC, 13 AF/CC, and 15 AW/CC, as well as PACAF's deployable Air and Space Operations Center (AOC), Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) (formally JTF-Full Accounting (FA) and US Army's Central ID Laboratory-HI (CIL-HI). Dual-hatted as Staff Weather Officer (SWO) the Commanding General, US Army Pacific (USARPAC), providing weather services to USARPAC and subordinate units. Directed 24/7 wx operations supporting Pacific Operations Support Center (POSC) and PACAF's Air Mobility Operations Control Center (AMOCC). Specific accomplishments include:- Overcame myriad of personnel, infrastructure and communication challenges to lead new squadron from initial operational capability to full operational capability in under 6 months- Directed weather support for Operations NOBLE EAGLE, ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM, presidential airlift, aeromedical, typhoon evacuation, prisoner of war/missing in action repatriations and Secretary of Defense-directed sensitive reconnaissance missions- Led squadron to 2002 and 2004 Fawbush Miller Awards for best PACAF Ops Wx Squadron (OWS)- Led squadron to overall 97% Standardization and Evaluation score, OWS rated #1 in leadership

Offutt Afb, Ne

Led a 7-person team responsible for investigating new meteorological techniques and applying them to the Air Force Weather's (AFW's) operational forecast mission. Developed and implemented methods through which AFW can fully support the Expeditionary Aerospace Force. Maintained frequent contact with national laboratories, universities, and prominent technical experts to leverage and exploit outside agency capabilities to meet AFW requirements. Oversaw rapid prototyping efforts to meet urgent Air Staff and MAJCOM combat and contingency weather support requirements. Enhanced weather forecast products and tailors them to achieve warfighter weapon system optimization.Specific Accomplishments include: - Fulfilled AF Director of Weather's #1 priority with improved high-resolution cloud forecasts critical to reconnaissance and combat sorties over Kosovo- Led development and operational integration of innovative contrail, icing, visibility and stratospheric turbulence forecasts world-wide

Offutt Afb, Ne

Developed and integrated latest weather forecast models into DoD operations. Generated critical warfighter mission-planning tools. Prototyped software and tailored weather products for daily operational weather support to over 260 military locations worldwide. Led software project design, coding, testing, documenting and implementing on state-of-the-art supercomputers at one of the DoD's largest computing centers. Provided real-time repositioning of high-resolution weather forecast models for Army and Air Force locations worldwide. Ensured uninterrupted flow of critical weather forecasts providing essential support to DoD contingencies and exercises. Oversaw contractor maintenance and technical improvement of $28M computer system.Specific accomplishments include:- Saved the AF $10M in costs with development of cutting-edge data assimilation system for AF Weather's mesoscale forecast model, increasing the number ob observations by 300%- Efforts earned the branch to 2000 AF Wx Agency Merewether award for best scientific achievement

University Of Utah

Pursued and attained MS in Meteorology (3.95 GPA) and PhD in Physical Meteorology (specializing in Numerical Weather Predictive models) (4.00 GPA)

Ft. Lewis, Wa

Airborne-qualified forecaster tasked to provide weather support to the US Army Special Forces Command's 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) commander, a Colonel, and his staff. Coordinated tactical weather support, communications requirements and combat skills training. Established operational support procedures, and maintained short-notice, world-wide mobility readiness.

Lackland Afb, Tx

Rigorous, 15-week program designed to challenge trainee both mentally and physically. Designed to develop world-class officers of character who possess the American warrior ethos, embodies the Air Force Core Values and is prepared to lead Airmen. Commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force.Distinguished graduate - top 10% and awarded a Regular Commission

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Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Physical Meteorology, 4.00 Gpa

Coursework: Physical Meteorology, Advanced Cloud Physics

Master Of Science (M.S.), Meteorology, 3.95 Gpa

Coursework: Numerical Weather Prediction, Advanced Dynamic Meteorology, Synoptic and Mesoscale Weather Analysis, Applied Topics.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Meteorology, 3.94 Gpa - Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Chi Epsilon Pi - Meteorology Honor Society; Phi Kappa Phi - Academic ExcellenceTechnical coursework includes.

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