Credentials

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:

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.

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.