Primary responsibilities
Provides strategic emergency management oversight and operational continuity support for university-wide infrastructure. Serves as the primary liaison to regulatory oversight bodies and institutional committees to align facility emergency operations plans with state and federal requirements. Coordinates emergency operations center support, risk assessments, and multi-agency exercise planning to ensure regulatory compliance and operational resilience across high-consequence research environments.
Education
PhD Student in Industrial and Agricultural Technology, Iowa State University
Master's Certificate in Environmental Management, Harvard University
Master of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies, Naval War College
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Policy, University of South Florida
Professional designations and certifications
Iowa Certified Emergency Manager (IACEM), Iowa Emergency Management Association
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)
Emergency Management Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Professional affiliations
Board Member, Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Council (IOSHAC), 2026 - Present
University, community, and professional activities
Student Veterans of America Club Advisor, 2025 - Present
Gamma Sigma Delta (The Honor Society of Agriculture), Iowa State University Chapter, 2026
Epsilon Pi Tau (International Honor Society for Professions in Technology), Beta Chapter, 2026
Honors and awards
2025 Iowa Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Council (IOSHAC), Jack Beno Memorial Scholarship Recipient