Faculty & Industry Experts

As an MS in Emergency Management student, you will be taught by a dedicated and experienced group of core faculty and industry leaders who are passionate about fostering the development and expertise of a new generation of emergency management leaders.

Their educational and professional experience includes:

Emergency preparedness, response, and recovery
Public safety and homeland security
Crisis communication
Diversity, inclusion, and social equity in emergency management
Public policy and grant management
Risk analysis, vulnerability assessments, and resilience metrics
Community engagement
Vulnerable community resilience planning
Disaster response, including international relations and incident command

Our program also benefits from an advisory committee of top Emergency Management professionals who provide essential input to the curriculum to ensure you have the skills needed to face disasters head-on and drive successful outcomes. We also welcome special guest lecturers to share their insightful, boots on the ground experience.

Together, our faculty experts, advisory committee, and dedicated staff:

Create a student-centered, technologically up-to-date, and supportive learning environment
Ensure that the curriculum is at the leading edge of the field
Facilitate access to some of the top leaders in emergency management
Offer individualized mentoring from experienced professionals
Provide career coaching, with tailored advice and resources to help you achieve your goals