Emily MacNabb
OMAHA,NE
Summary
A professional and Ph.D. with experience in researching, training, and teaching about hazards and disasters in a complicated social environment, focused on reducing risks to those most vulnerable. Working with the mission to apply knowledge gained as a student of both government and disaster science to real world practice and seeking to take the next step regarding my career in local government, emergency management and sustainable community development. A born leader with the ability to adapt to unexpected and dynamic situations, with the goal of applying whole community concepts to establish a safer environment for all.
Experienced with crisis management, safety protocol implementation, and emergency coordination. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of emergency response procedures to ensure rapid and effective action. Track record of strong leadership and problem-solving skills in high-stress situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Response Coordinator
Sarpy/Cass Public Health Department
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinated emergency response initiatives to enhance community health and safety.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff on emergency protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with local agencies to streamline communication during crisis events.
- Represented Public Health on the Omaha Metropolitan Healthcare Coalition (OMHCC) Executive Committee.
- Coordinated and conducted a variety of public information campaigns.
Researcher and Adjunct Faculty/Course Instructor
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha
08.2016 - Current
- Research: Sat on a University of Nebraska system research team on the creation of a geographic information system (GIS) situational awareness tool for emergency responders and decision makers in Nebraska.
- Performed and assisted in qualitative research regarding college campus emergency management and the diversity of academic disciplines contributing to academic publications on disasters.
- Has conducted and published qualitative research relating to food insecurity in disasters.
- Currently conducting dissertation research: Trust and perceptions regarding public emergency management and disaster response.
- Teaching: teaching assistant to upper-level undergraduate emergency management courses from fall 2016-spring 2018, course instructor from fall 2018-present.
- Courses taught: Introduction to Emergency Management, Emergency Management Strategies and Communication: The National Incident Management System, Vulnerable Populations to Disasters, Agency Collaboration during Disaster.
Forklift Operator and Receiving and Yard Team Member
Menards
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Operating forklift and other heavy machinery.
- Organizing and assisting in managing online orders and receiving.
- Assisting in training new employees on machinery, and store policies.
Public Sector Emergency Management Advisor
Leonum Advisors, LLC
Omaha
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Developing Corporate Security and Emergency Operations plans for Omaha area small businesses.
- Currently developing and implementing training curriculum for disaster vulnerability and the workplace.
Administrative Assistant and Program Facilitator
Anti-Defamation League Plains States
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Facilitate anti-Semitism education programs for high school and college students.
- All administrative duties, including scheduling, grant writing, phone calls, budgeting, and record keeping.
Scheduling Coordinator and Actor Educator
RESPECT (Educational Theatre Nonprofit)
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Coordinated over 350 performances in Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas annually.
- Acted in various performances, communicated with schools, managed invoices, and wrote grants.
Intern
The Omaha Jewish Press
Omaha
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Researched and wrote for the Jewish Press.
- Researched the history of the Omaha Jewish community.
Intern
Omaha Mayor’s Office
Omaha
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Assisted in preparation for news conferences, conducted research for policy and speeches for Mayor Stothert.
- Worked on the Mayor’s hotline.
Sales and Customer Service Associate
Kohl’s Department Store
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Managed point of sale and clothing departments.
- Worked with customer care and service concerns.
Education
Ph.D. - Public Administration, Concentration in Disaster Science and Emergency Management
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha05-2022
Master of Science - Political Science
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE12-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE12-2014
Skills
- Communication
- Critical Analysis
- Risk Management
- Flexibility
- Crisis Decision Making
- Open and Communicative
- Time Management
- Technical Writing
- Incident command
- Hazard assessment
- Public safety
- Emergency planning
Certification
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute
- IS-100.B: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
- IS-230.D: Fundamentals of Emergency Management
- IS-360: Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents: A Guide for Schools, Higher Education, and Houses of Worship
- IS-700.A: National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Timeline
Emergency Response Coordinator
Sarpy/Cass Public Health Department
11.2022 - Current
Forklift Operator and Receiving and Yard Team Member
Menards
10.2020 - 02.2023
Public Sector Emergency Management Advisor
Leonum Advisors, LLC
01.2020 - 01.2022
Researcher and Adjunct Faculty/Course Instructor
University of Nebraska at Omaha
08.2016 - Current
Intern
The Omaha Jewish Press
06.2015 - 07.2015
Administrative Assistant and Program Facilitator
Anti-Defamation League Plains States
08.2014 - 05.2020
Intern
Omaha Mayor’s Office
05.2014 - 08.2014
Scheduling Coordinator and Actor Educator
RESPECT (Educational Theatre Nonprofit)
10.2013 - 07.2016
Sales and Customer Service Associate
Kohl’s Department Store
07.2012 - 07.2014
Ph.D. - Public Administration, Concentration in Disaster Science and Emergency Management
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Master of Science - Political Science
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Nebraska At Omaha
PUBLICATIONS
- MacNabb, E., Social Vulnerability and Trust in Government Disaster Response: The Case of a Potential Flood Event in a Metropolitan Area. (2022).
- MacNabb, E., Fletcher, B. Food Insecurity and an Economic Crisis: The Case of Omaha, Nebraska during the Coronavirus Shutdowns. (2021). Food Policy and Politics: The Role of the Administrative State in the US Food System.
- MacNabb, E., Fletcher, B. Hurricanes, Disasters, and Food Insecurity: The Intersection of two social events (2019). Emerging Voices in Natural Hazards Research.
- Bennett, D., MacNabb, E. Teaching Preparedness. (2019). Cultural Competency Case Studies for Emergency and Crisis Management.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
- Conducted research at the annual Department of Homeland Security’s National Tabletop Exercise for emergency management on college campuses, October 2017.
- Lobbied United States Congress with the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee regarding international nuclear policies and the JCPOA Iranian Nuclear Deal, Fall 2014-Spring 2015.
- Studied at the University of Haifa, Israel.
- Summer 2011-summer 2012.
- Studied counterterrorism, Hebrew, and global nuclear proliferation.
SERVICE
- Board of Directors for National Alliance on Mental Illness Nebraska Chapter, 2018-09, 2021-05
- Board of Directors for the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Schwalb Center for Israel and Jewish Studies, Omaha, 2016-09, 2022-05