Formal Education
- MS Geology, University of California Davis, 2016
- BS Geology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2013
Latest Coursework
A lifelong-learner, I regularly take training courses to build upon my knowledge base. My most recent courses include:

Information Technology Security Awareness Training (Cyber Awareness Challenge)
DHS training that provides an understanding of technology security best practices and cybersecurity threat safeguards.

Privacy at DHS: Protecting Personal Information
DHS training that provides PII safeguarding best practices in DHS working environments.

OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DOD Employees & Contractors
DOD training that provides OPSEC awareness for military, government employees, and contractors. The course provides information on the need to protect unclassified information about operations and personal info to ensure safe operations and personal safety.

FEMA IS-1014 Integrating 406 Mitigation into Public Assistance Grant
This course provides an overview of how to integrate Section 406 Hazard Mitigation into the Public Assistance grant application.

FEMA Independent Study (IS)-1000 Public Assistance Program and Eligibility
The Public Assistance Program and Eligibility course describes project eligibility requirements for Public Assistance Program grants. It provides an overview of Public Assistance project eligibility.

Unlocking Federal Disaster Assistance for Response during COVID19
Offered by ICF, this training details the ins and outs of funding for emergency protective measures.
Human-Centered Design
Enterprise Design Thinking is IBM’s approach to applying design thinking at the speed & scale a modern enterprise demands. It helps teams form intent and deliver outcomes that advance the state of the art and improve the lives of the people they serve.

Insider Threat Awareness
DOD training that an understanding of how Insider Threat Awareness is an essential component of security. “If you see something, say something.” The course covers reporting of suspicious activities observed within the place of duty.

Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified or Unclassified Information
DOD training that provides an overview of what unauthorized disclosure (UD) is, including types of UD and some common misconceptions. The course also discusses types of damage caused by UD and the relevant sanctions.

CDBG-DR Program Launch: Action Plan to Project Implementation
The Office of Block Grant Assistance Disaster Recovery and Special Issues Division hosted a webinar series for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery grantees to provide information on project implementation.

CDBG-MIT Webinar Series: Using FEMA’s Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) Toolkit
The Office of Block Grant Assistance Disaster Recovery hosted a webinar to provide guidance to CDBG-Mit grantees on using FEMA’s BCA Tool.

Project Management Techniques
Waterfall and Agile project management best practices training.

Foundational FEMA Independent Study
Online self-paced courses through FEMA.
