My work centers on building scalable delivery models that enable effective federal/state collaboration and support communities before, during and after disasters. I help government partners strengthen enterprise program management, align strategy with execution and improve delivery readiness across large, multi‑stakeholder initiatives.

I partner with federal, state and local leaders to improve organizational effectiveness and deliver outcomes that support communities before, during and after disasters. I am driven by a deep commitment to public service and am passionate about strengthening community resilience in the face of increasingly complex risks. With decades of experience in disaster resilience, public sector consulting and strategic growth, I have led high‑impact teams that deliver mission‑focused, innovative solutions.

I lead complex disaster response, recovery and hazard mitigation programs that help federal, state, and local partners navigate emergencies and rebuild stronger. From Hurricane Katrina, major earthquakes and Western wildfires to nationwide FEMA operations, I’ve managed hundreds of projects spanning infrastructure, policy, environmental compliance and long‑term mitigation planning. I focus on translating complex regulatory and operational challenges into coordinated, actionable strategies that restore essential services, reduce future risk and strengthen community resilience.

I help communities navigate the most complex disaster recovery challenges by integrating my FEMA policy expertise, architectural judgment and experience in large‑scale program management. For more than two decades, I’ve collaborated with state and local governments, PNPs and federal partners to substantiate damages, justify replacement solutions and guide resilient, code‑compliant projects. I translate regulations into practical, equitable recovery pathways by aligning stakeholders and restoring critical services to strengthen long-term community resilience.

I lead AECOM’s flood risk and resilience practice with 30 years of experience in hydrology, hydraulics, coastal storm surge, wave modeling and map production. I previously served as a senior technical advisor for flood risk management at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Institute for Water Resources, working in the areas of the National Flood Risk Management Program, dam and levee safety, coastal flood risk management efforts and floodplain management services.

I lead large‑scale disaster recovery and mitigation programs that help communities strengthen resilience, advance equity and accelerate housing recovery. Over the past decade, I’ve managed more than $5 billion across CDBG‑DR/MIT, FEMA PA and IA, FHWA, and HMGP programs, supporting over 30,000 households nationwide. My focus is building audit‑ready, data‑driven systems that translate complex federal requirements into clear, coordinated action at scale.

I’m passionate about strengthening community resilience through innovative, people-first disaster recovery initiatives. With nearly 18 years in response and recovery, I’ve coordinated across local, state, and federal agencies to support communities in the continental U.S., Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. I’m proud that I’ve helped advance innovations related to federal policies, grants, and program delivery, as well as infrastructure plans for earthquakes and typhoons.

I advise governors, agency leaders and corporate executives facing politically sensitive, high-consequence challenges where policy, operations and public scrutiny collide. I have directed national programs exceeding $40 billion, led teams of more than 10,000 and driven major program reforms where the consequences of failure were measured by impacts to communities and public trust. My work spans crisis management, institutional transformation and infrastructure resilience — translating policy into performance at scale.

As a Senior Resilience Program Advisor, I’ve served in leadership roles with AECOM and across FEMA, focusing on resilience and stakeholder engagement. I have over 36 years of experience driving transformative change in federal programs, with strengths in program management, policy development and strategic planning. I am known for operationalizing new organizations, aligning diverse stakeholders and advancing resilience-oriented solutions.

I spend most of my time thinking about how to make disaster programs more effective, scalable and affordable. Our team — which is primarily focused on mitigation and disaster recovery programs — supports complex recovery efforts, program governance, and federal, state, and local implementation nationwide.

I am dedicated to partnering with state and local governments to develop, manage, and deliver hazard mitigation and climate adaptation programs. In my previous position as FEMA’s Assistant Administrator for Hazard Mitigation, I oversaw a $35-billion mitigation grant portfolio and the floodplain management program. With my roots in state and local emergency management, I advocate for state leadership using technology, tools, organizational design and finance strategies that support resilience and recovery.

I turn complex operational and policy challenges into coordinated systems that protect people, maintain critical functions and strengthen community readiness. With more than 20 years of experience across federal, state and local agencies, I’ve directed large‑scale COVID‑19 operations, overseen statewide recovery programs, shaped continuity strategies for Congress and major cities, and managed logistics and response operations for some of the nation’s most consequential disasters.

With more than 12 years of operational leadership experience, I have supported large-scale federal disaster response and recovery programs, including multiple FEMA IA and HUD CDBG-DR programs. I lead multidisciplinary teams coordinating complex logistics, contractor performance and community engagement, while maintaining strict compliance with federal requirements and operational timelines. My work focuses on program oversight, stakeholder coordination and structured operational management to help recovery programs deliver resources efficiently while maintaining accountability to the communities they serve.

My work spans two decades of federal recovery and hazard mitigation programs with a focus on compliant, effective fund management and resilience. I have managed multimillion‑dollar recovery efforts for various disasters, including Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Florence, Matthew, Sandy, Irma and Maria, overseeing housing and infrastructure programs from policy development through case management and on‑the‑ground implementation.

I bring nearly 20 years of experience leading large-scale disaster recovery programs across the U.S., strengthening community resilience through equitable, efficient delivery. As a disaster recovery manager, I lead multidisciplinary teams dedicated to maximizing community impact through client-centered solutions. With deep experience in compliance, policy, financial management and process design, my goal is to deploy recovery funding effectively and reach families quickly.

I am a structural engineer and program manager responsible for managing contract requirements of disaster preparedness and response activities. My expertise is in training course development and delivery, damage assessments, debris management and monitoring, structural engineering, and financial management and reporting.

As AECOM’s Disaster Resilience Market Sector Lead, I manage a global portfolio of rapid‑response, long‑term recovery, and humanitarian programs. Drawing from 25 years of experience, I help governments and communities withstand escalating climate challenges, manage equity and infrastructure risks and turn resilience planning into measurable outcomes. My work spans wildfire recovery, housing and infrastructure programs; food security during COVID‑19; and climate‑driven relocation efforts — all grounded in equitable engagement and data‑driven analysis. Across every project, I translate complex challenges into actionable pathways that help communities reduce risk, strengthen capacity and build a more resilient future.

I work closely with policymakers, government agencies and industry associations, along with AECOM’s subject matter experts, to help advance community resilience nationwide. I use my voice on the Hill, on advisory panels and with governments to help align policy, programs, funding and on the ground implementation to strengthen preparedness, mitigation and recovery efforts.