emergency-management

Oct
24
A photograph of a rear view mirror reflecting the road and sunset scenery behind the traveling vehicle, whose windows are partially open.

Twenty Years After I Wrote About Emergency Management Topics, Where Do Things Stand Now?

The more things change, the more they've stayed the same, only maybe with more political urgency
8 min read
Oct
02
What's a Girl Have to Do to Get Into a Graduate Program?

What's a Girl Have to Do to Get Into a Graduate Program?

There's explaining why I want to get this degree. Then there's bleeding on the page.
3 min read
Sep
16
How I Updated My Resume to Move Towards a Brand New Career

How I Updated My Resume to Move Towards a Brand New Career

The way I was able to see and appreciate just how much I've accomplished over the years, and to frame it all in a way that felt the most authentic to me
3 min read
Sep
08
Following the Action Steps in Navigating the Chaos

Following the Action Steps in Navigating the Chaos

Now that I'm rebuilding my entire life from the ground up, I'm more feeling my way along than planning my steps
12 min read
Sep
06
A person wearing all black clothing lies curled in a fetal position on a wooden bench.

Leadership, Trauma, and the Space for Connection Between Them

Rarely can we admit that our carefully crafted structures may not always be the right ones for the circumstances
5 min read
Aug
25
What Does Intentional, Human Centered Disaster Response Look Like?

What Does Intentional, Human Centered Disaster Response Look Like?

Nothing much can get done unless and until people feel safe, seen and heard before they can act effectively.
5 min read
Aug
19
The Importance of Human Response to Systemic Failure

The Importance of Human Response to Systemic Failure

Trauma is arguably a part of life, but also arguably, hardship can be prevented from ever becoming trauma by loving care and compassion
5 min read
Aug
12
A reintroduction

A reintroduction

We don't talk about what happens or how to manage when the losses keep piling on
3 min read