Education
2022 - 2026 (estimated)
Doctor of Philosophy in Disaster Science & Management
University of Delaware
In the context of an advanced interdisciplinary program, I am studying the human dimensions of disasters. Coursework thus far: Risk Analysis (Engineering), Disaster Anthropology, Data Collection & Analysis, Disaster & Society, Advanced Quantitative Methods, Qualitative Methods.
2018 - 2020
Master of Science in Emergency Management & Disaster Science
University of North Texas
Studied the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of emergency management with a particular focus on the social aspects of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Completed a thesis on the topic of Faith-Based Congregations' role in disaster response and recovery.
2013 - 2016
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Administration & Planning
University of North Texas
Studied fundamental aspects of emergency management and disaster science. Minors in Public Administration and Technical Writing. Magna Cum Laude.
Work Experience
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
August 2022 - Today
Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Master of Science in Disaster Science & Management program in the Joseph R. Biden School of Public Policy
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
March 2019 - August 2022
October 2021 - August 2022
Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity Manager in Risk Management Services, Emergency Management & Safety Services
August 2021 - May 2022
Adjunct Faculty in the College of Health & Public Service, Department of Emergency Management & Disaster Science
March 2019 - October 2021
Emergency Management Coordinator in Risk Management Services, Emergency Management & Safety Services
Serve Denton, Denton, TX
July 2018 - March 2019
Development Coordinator
ENERGY Worldnet, Decatur, TX
April 2017 - September 2018
Technical Writer in the Education Department
A more complete listing of professional experiences can be found on my LinkedIn profile.
Volunteer Experience
Programming Committee Co-Chair
November 2021 - March 2022
Reviewed all program (poster, presentation, panel, roundtable) submissions and created conference schedule. Communicated directly with presenters. Helped coordinate student volunteers. Assisted with room arrangement and event set-up.
City of Denton, 2016 Full-Scale Disaster Exercise
Volunteer
May 2016
Volunteered in the City of Denton Full-Scale Disaster Drill. I played a disaster victim and assisted response officials and medical personnel in exercising their response and triage framework.
Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Team
Volunteer/Team Leader
May 2015
June 2013
August 2012
2015: Worked in disaster clean-up and restoration with the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Team (DRT) in San Marcos, Martindale, and Wimberley, Texas following massive flooding. Contributed approximately 40 volunteer hours.
2013: Worked as team leader and as a team member in Moore, Newalla, Little Axe, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with the Churches of Christ DRT. Contributed approximately 72 volunteer hours.
2012: Worked with the JOY Drama Troupe in putting together and performing a benefit/fundraiser production for a theatre destroyed in the Joplin tornado of 2011. Worked on the production and performances approximately 52 volunteer hours. Spent three days volunteering in Joplin, Missouri with the JOY Drama Troupe prior to performing the benefit production, "The Importance of Being Earnest." Spent approximately 40 volunteer hours working in relief distribution with the Churches of Christ DRT.
AmeriCorps, Rebuild Joplin/Decatur Bible Church
Volunteer/Team Leader
March 2013
Worked as team leader and trip organizer on the Decatur Bible Church Team which worked for one week in Joplin, Missouri rebuilding houses with the AmeriCorps organization Rebuild Joplin.
Samaritan's Purse
Volunteer/Team Leader
May 2013
May 2011
2013:Worked with the organization Samaritan's Purse in Granbury, Texas doing clean-up work following a tornado for one day. Worked on the site approximately 7 volunteer hours.
2011: Worked with the organization, Samaritan's Purse, in Joplin, Missouri following the EF-5 tornado that devastated the town. Worked with the group approximately 64 volunteer hours.