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2022 - Present
Ohio Department of Public Safety/Emergency Management Agency

2022 - Present

Public Affairs Chief

This position is part of the Ohio EMA Executive Staff and manages the internal, external, public affairs, media, and public inquiries for the Agency. Creative control of the four Ohio EMA administered websites, social media content creation, media releases, annual reports, and team building. Training new staff members on protocol and policies, technology, and functions of the public affairs office. Public speaking, including trainings, presentations, and emceeing conferences.

Also responsible for the management and staffing of the State of Ohio Joint Information Center (JIC).

2010 - 2022
Delaware County Homeland Security & Emergency Management

2017 - 2022

Deputy Director

Overseen the Delaware County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) ensuring it remained in a high state of readiness should an activation occur. Additionally, managed the emergency management volunteer program, social media content & website, and implemented outreach and public education programs. Additionally, managed the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) and had an active role in planning; was responsible for office operations in the absence of the director.

Certified FEMA Basic Public Information Officer Course Instructor

Ohio Certified Emergency Manager (OCEM)

National Emergency Management Basic Academy

National Emergency Management Advanced Academy (cohort spokesperson)

Advanced Public Information Officer (E/L0388)

Hazmat Technician Training (Cleveland State University)

Professional High Performance Leadership Academy (NACo)

Crisis Communications - provides crisis communications support for the Agency and state and local partners as requested. Created and implemented the Delaware County Crisis Communications Team Plan and coordinating crisis communications team.

JIC - Created and implemented the Joint Information Center Plan and created the Joint Information Center for DCOHSEM and partner agencies countywide.

Media - Creates media releases as necessary and coordinates with media on projects, stories, and interviews.

Outreach- coordinated social media accounts, website, public interactions, and outreach for the office.

Hazmat Technician - as part of an on-call rotation, responded to hazardous materials spills throughout the county.

EOC - responsible for maintaining the county emergency operations center, assessment room, and joint information center in a ready state. To include audiovisual equipment, phonebooks, computers, and other equipment.