Lynn Bowe

Seasoned professional with 8+ years of leadership in disaster recovery, migrant relief, and humanitarian aid operations. Experienced in overseeing large-scale operations, recruiting diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Adept in cross-cultural communication, adaptability in austere environments, and leveraging technology for remote coordination. Proven ability to manage stakeholders, deploy in challenging conditions, and support emergency operations centers (EOCS) in a variety of roles. Seeking to contribute expertise to disaster relief, homelessness support, and sheltering efforts globally.

• Certified Notary Public
• HAZWOPER
• TWIC
• AED
• ServSafe
• CPR/BLS
• FEMA Certifications (100, 102, 200, 300, 632, 700b, 800, 1000, 1001, 2200, IS10A, IS366A, IS815)

• Cultural Sensitivity & Cross-Cultural Communication: Experience leading migrant relief and shelter operations in diverse environments, ensuring non-discriminatory actions, patience, and adaptability in high-stress scenarios.
• Operational & Logistical Leadership: Proficient in managing stakeholder relations, delegating tasks, monitoring progress, and maintaining the chain of command to prevent issues from escalating.
• Flexible & Resilient: Comfortable working outside of my comfort zone, adapting to changing roles, and following leadership directives in varied environments (EOC trailers, tents, motels, convention centers, etc.).
• Remote Work & Technology Tools: Skilled in using technology tools for remote communication and coordination, working with both in-person and remote teams across multiple time zones.
• Disaster Response Expertise: Knowledgeable in mass care coordination, debris removal, communicable disease surveillance, and quality assurance for emergency operations, with experience supporting FEMA Joint Field Offices (JFOS) and state/local EOCs.
• Grant Writing & Compliance: Extensive experience with FEMA public assistance programs, including grant writing and ensuring financial compliance for disaster recovery projects.

Awarded Proclamation from Mayor Sylvester Turner for First Responder efforts during flooding disaster in Houston, Tx

Volunteered with Cajun Relief Network during flooding disaster in Baton Rouge

Volunteered with Lord of the Streets partnering with The Houston Food Bank to provide meals for migrants in Houston, Tx

Volunteered with The Florida Young Foundation to provide enrichment to migrant unaccompanied minors