Director of Emergency Management and Business Continuity

• May 2022 - Present

The Director of Emergency Management and Business Continuity leads the Office of Emergency Management within the Department of Risk Management at Texas Woman's University. The position is directly responsible for developing, managing, and implementing emergency preparedness and business continuity programs to meet the core mission areas in emergency management to include: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Collaborate and coordinate with diverse internal and external stakeholders to develop effective emergency plans and procedures that are implemented across the university. Extensive experience in program management and demonstrated ability to evaluate situations critically, and develop creative solutions. This position works closely with other offices within the Department of Risk Management to achieve strategic initiatives. Show less

Exercise Planner

• Nov 2019 - May 2022

Design and plan for realistic, challenging, and relevant exercise scenarios that meet strategic and operational exercise objectives for state, local, territorial, tribal, federal, and international stakeholders. Must have the ability to gather and analyze facts, able to draw conclusions, and conduct analysis. Advise on recommended solutions and package the entire process into briefings or reports suitable for executive-level leadership. Support the full scope of exercise conduct: Seminars/Workshops, Tabletop Exercises (TTX), Functional Exercises (FE) and Full-Scale Exercises (FSE). Show less

Preparedness Team Lead

• Oct 2017 - Nov 2019

Regional Preparedness Coordinator

• Dec 2015 - Nov 2019

Under the direction of the team lead and program manager in the HSR 2/3 Community Preparedness (CP) Program, performs highly advanced consultative work in the implementation of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) plan to include Chem-Pack, Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI), etc. Serves as regional SNS Coordinator. Works with the State SNS Coordinator to ensure that SNS plans are developed across the state in a coordinated and integrated fashion. Provides technical assistance and advanced consultative services for Texas cities, counties, and other regions in development of local and regional SNS plans. Assists the regional planner in working with various Department of State Health Services (DSHS) offices to implement a regional SNS plan and ensure coordination and integration with statewide planning efforts. Assists local governmental entities in developing and implementing policies and procedures for plan implementation and for measuring progress towards achieving objectives. Develops and delivers presentations to local and regional officials and other stakeholders to improve understanding and support for local SNS planning. Maintains communication with local and regional planners to keep them informed, interested, and involved in SNS preparedness. Coordinates with local governmental entities and other community organizations in planning and implementing regularly scheduled exercises relating to SNS preparedness. Serves as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies in matters concerning the deployment of the SNS. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employee actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Show less

Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

• May 2012 - Nov 2015

Plans and assists in carrying out activities outlined in the Grant Proposal for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response to all hazards. Aids in planning to establish a process for strategic leadership, direction, and assessment of activities to ensure local readiness, interagency collaboration, and preparedness for all hazards, outbreaks of infectious disease, and any public health issues of concern. Assists in the coordination of local activities to rapidly detect a terrorist event, infectious disease outbreaks, and any public health threats and/or emergencies. Conducts exercises according to grant requirements including staff call down, site activation, facility set up, and dispensing operations in Cities Readiness Initiative metropolitan statistical area. Prepares and compiles all documents for the Department of State Health Services Center for Disease Control and Prevention audits, posts documentation to state and federal shared drives, prepares after action reports, and assists in coordination of corrective action plans. Maintains and updates all other related plans and procedures. Develops and delivers training to stakeholders on Public Health preparedness and response. Identifies resource requirements and assists in development of yearly budgets. Collaborates and coordinates with other Public Health staff regarding logistical and communication support. Assists with identifying gaps and implements corrective action where appropriate. Coordinates with Public Health and Emergency Management to ensure effective communication connectivity among public health departments, healthcare organizations, law enforcement organizations, public officials, and other emergency response personnel. Works to ensure a method of emergency communication for participants in public health emergency response that is fully redundant. Show less

Learning Center Assistant

• Jan 2011 - May 2012

• Provide student tutoring at the college level. • Provide support for the technology available in the Center. • Provide exceptional customer service to all visitors including students, faculty, staff, and community members. Assist students with disabilities providing general assistance as needed. Answer inquiries and provide information. • Administer and proctor a variety of tests. Consistently maintain a secure testing environment by enforcing procedures including identification, electronic device and other restrictions. • Maintain the confidentiality, security, and integrity of tests. • Prepare and organize various reports, records, and files. • Organize resources in center to facilitate their use by students. • Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and trainings as may be required. • Assist with training of tutors and office staff and creation of training material. • Operate a variety of general and specialized office machines, such as: computer, scanner, photocopier, fax machine and other office equipment. • Supervise tutors and student workers. • Keep all materials, equipment, and furniture in an orderly manner. • Perform related duties as assigned. Show less

Laboratory Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2009 - May 2010

Tutor/ Laboratory Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2007 - May 2009

Athletic Tutor

• Jan 2007 - May 2008

- Guide students in meeting academic deadlines- Teach/Tutor course content- Assist in the development of general study, planning, and time management skills- Review, discuss, and explain course material in a clear, effective, and creative manner, as well as conduct test review sessions. - Assist a diverse population including entering freshman, continuing, and international students.

Athletic Tutor

• Jan 2007 - May 2008

- Guide students in meeting academic deadlines- Teach/Tutor course content- Assist in the development of general study, planning, and time management skills- Review, discuss, and explain course material in a clear, effective, and creative manner, as well as conduct test review sessions. - Assist a diverse population including entering freshman, continuing, and international students.