JULIE
HAGEN ELLIOTT
LECTURER.
RESEARCHER.
WRITER.
Emergency Management | Disasters | Collaboration
About Me
Volunteering amidst tornado debris in 2011 (Joplin, MO), I found something I never expected to find in a disaster: passion. As I worked alongside individuals, young and old; met families who had lost everything; and watched individuals face difficult circumstances with joy and hope; my life was changed.
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I'm Julie Hagen Elliott and I am a PhD candidate at the University of Delaware, an affiliate with the Disaster Research Center, and an incoming lecturer in emergency management and disaster science at the University of North Texas. My research centers on collaborations in disaster management, housing issues in disasters, and the role faith-based groups in disaster management.
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I am not passionate about disasters. I am passionate about the human aspects of disaster: community and unity, joy in pain, hope for the future, and resilience.
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I was born and raised in Texas, and currently live in North Texas with my husband and son.
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Continue scrolling to learn more about my research projects and professional experience.
Research
I study collaboration in disaster. I am especially interested in how relationships are built and maintained pre-disaster, and how those relationships impact the success of future collaborations. Through my research, I want to develop a clearer picture of what promotes or inhibits collaboration, highlighting how we can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of partnership in the future. I am additionally interested in how workforce tends, such as turnover and burnout, may influence collaborative capacity in disaster management activities.​
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My prior work examined the role of Faith-Based Congregations (FBCs) in disaster response and recovery. I am passionate about understanding how community-based organizations that do not have a formal role in disaster management play a role in crises.
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I am affiliated with the University of Delaware Disaster Research Center. In this role, I research household-level experiences - particularly the experiences of renters and those residing in mobile manufactured homes - with coastal hazards.
Experience
Education
2022 - 2026 (expected)
Doctor of Philosophy
in Disaster Science & Management
University of Delaware
2018 - 2020
Master of Science
in Emergency Management & Disaster Science
Thesis: The Role of Faith-Based Congregations in Disaster Response and Recovery: A Case Study of Katy, TX
University of North Texas
2013 - 2016
Bachelor of Science
in Emergency Administration & Planning
University of North Texas
Work Experience
August 2022 - Present
University of Delaware
August 2023 - Present
Research Assistant
Disaster Research Center​
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January 2023 - March 2023
Office of Emergency Management Student Assistant
University of Delaware Office of Emergency Management
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August 2022 - May 2023
Teaching Assistant for the Master of Science in Disaster Science & Management Program
University of Delaware, School of Public Policy and Administration
August 2023 - Present
EMDesigned: Freelance Writer & Designer
March 2019 - August 2022
University of North Texas
October 2021 - August 2022
Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity Manager
Risk Management Services
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March 2019 - October 2021
Emergency Management Coordinator
Risk Management Services
Publications & Presentations
Journal Articles
Elliott, J. H., Dyck, S., Reed, A., Alegbeleye, C. K., DeYoung, S. E., & Khan, N. A. (2025). Renter Policy and Rights in the Context of Disasters in the United States: A Critical Review. International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction.
Elliott, J.H. & Webb, G.R. (2023). Moved to partner: A case study of faith-based congregations in disaster response. Journal of Emergency Management.
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Presentations
Elliott, J.H. (2022). Moved to partner: Faith-based groups in disaster response. Texas Emergency Management Conference.
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Elliott, J.H. & Webb, G.R. (2021). The Role of Faith-Based Congregations in Disaster Response & Recovery. PRIMR 2021 @ Texas A&M.
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Elliott, J.H. & Webb, G.R. (2021). The Role of Faith-Based Congregations in Disaster Response & Recovery. Emergency Management Association of Texas Symposium.
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Media
Elliott, J.H. (2021). Now is time to prepare for severe weather. The Weather Channel. Live Interview. Link.
Teaching Experience
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
EADP 1010 Introduction to Disasters
Fall 2025, In-person
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EADP 3020 Methods in Emergency Management
Fall 2024, In-person
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EADP 3010 Principles of Emergency Management
Fall 2021, Spring 2022
In-person
Get in Touch
Want to know more about my research or experience? Want to discuss opportunities for collaboration? Let's chat!
Email me direct at juliehagenelliott@gmail.com or drop me a line here. Either way, I look forward to connecting with you!
