VALERIE FLOYD-DAVIS
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Ontario,USA
1
Certification
26
years of professional experience
Director of Operations and Strategic Partner Engagement Executive leading multi-campus readiness, emergency response, and administrative execution across complex institutional settings. Directs EOC operations, supervises a 17-member support team, and manages procurement, HR, and quality assurance budgets during major incidents. Coordinates incident action plans, continuity efforts, and cabinet-level briefings to keep operations stable under pressure.
Work History
Associate Professor
9 Years 6 Months- Instructed undergraduate and graduate courses in homeland security and emergency management and business and economics, fostering critical thinking and practical application of theories.
- Delivered advanced curriculum in corporate healthcare administration management, covering border transportation security, cyber security management, disaster response, domestic terrorism, and healthcare law & ethics.
- NATIONAL UNIVERSITY | Adjunct Professor | 2017 – Present
Strategic Partner Engagement Manager
3 Years- Spearheaded high-impact strategic partner engagement, regional corporate sales, corporate healthcare administration management, and business development initiatives across California, engineering high-value public and private sector partnerships within healthcare ecosystems.
- Executed strategic contract creation and management for partnership agreements with California Community Colleges, healthcare facilities, and local law enforcement/fire departments, enhancing workforce enrollment initiatives.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to direct cross-functional marketing and brand optimization efforts, improving regional recruitment strategies.
- Managed recruitment pipelines, corporate accounts, and student enrollment frameworks through data-driven communications, streamlining processes within the School of Nursing.
- Co-appointed as Associate Faculty (Criminal Justice), instructing advanced coursework in Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
- POST UNIVERSITY – AMERICAN SENTINEL COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES | Strategic Partner Engagement Manager | 2022 – 2025
Director of Operations / Chief – Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
1 Year- Co-chaired Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), directing hazard, threat, and asset vulnerability assessments to enhance organizational readiness.
- Successfully executed the university’s multi-campus Emergency Operations Plan for major critical incidents (Active Shooter, COVID-19 response, international malware threats).
- Supervised 17-member mission-critical support team, overseeing execution of logistics, procurement, human resources, and quality assurance budgets to support operational goals.
- Directed creation and management of contracts and engagement with partners for mutual assistance agreements, MOUs, and IAPs with city, county, and state agencies (FEMA, Cal OES, LACoFD) to strengthen inter-agency collaboration.
- Acted as a primary strategic advisor to the Office of General Counsel, President’s Cabinet, and seven regional campus directors.
- AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY | 2012 – 2021
- Director of Operations / Chief – Emergency Operations Center (EOC) (2020 – 2021)
Director of Recruitment & Enrollment / Marketing Specialist
9 Years- Directed recruitment framework for School of Nursing, creating pathways for military veterans and international students that enhanced enrollment strategies.
- Managed logistical planning and execution of Commencement, White Coat, and Pinning Ceremonies three times annually across five regional hubs, ensuring seamless event operations.
- Engineered and optimized the school’s Simulation and Skills Laboratory Inventory System to streamline resource allocation.
- Advised Patriot Military Club, leading student fundraising efforts and developing institutional scholarship structures.
- Director of Recruitment & Enrollment / Marketing Specialist (2012 – 2021)
Logistics Specialist (Storekeeper Second Class)
6 Years- Deployed globally in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Noble Eagle; integrated with Naval Expeditionary Logistics Support Force and Naval Coastal Warfare Group One to enhance operational logistics.
- Appointed as a Certified U.S. Navy Customs Border Clearance Agent, ensuring full regulatory alignment of combat equipment and personnel gear with USDA and customs protocols.
- Served as a Customer Service Representative managing automated logistics system databases to maintain fleet readiness.
- Contributed to battalion operations, executing over 230,000 personnel inspections and 737,000 baggage clearances, ensuring compliance with security protocols.
- Held Top Secret / Secret Security Clearance.
- Awards: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary & Service Medals.
- UNITED STATES NAVY & NAVAL RESERVE | Logistics Specialist (Storekeeper Second Class) | 2001 – 2007
Education
Juris Doctor (JD) Candidate (2L) - Law
- Expected May 2028
- Completed Coursework: Legal Writing I & II, Professional Responsibility, Torts, Contracts, Criminal Law.
Ph.D. Candidate in Criminal Justice (ABD) - Criminal Justice
- Pending Defense
- Focus: Psychosocial Behaviors of Cyber Actors, Emergency Management, Policy Analysis, Quantitative/Qualitative Research Design.
- Honoree of Criminal Justice Society
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) - Cybersecurity Strategy & Info Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Global Business
International Resident Certificates: University of Oxford (UK); University of Antwerp (Belgium).
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business Administration (Finance & Real Estate Law)
Skills
Cross-functional corporate leadership
High-level strategic partner engagement
Strategic contract creation and lifecycle management
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) leadership
Multi-million-dollar operational/academic budget administration
Strategic planning
Revenue forecasting
Organizational design
Partnership development
Alliance management
Campus operations planning
Crisis response planning
Enterprise risk management
Public affairs
Contract negotiation
Accreditation management
Policy development
Affiliations
- Honor Societies: Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice), Golden Key International, SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society, The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Civic & Veterans Organizations: Navy League of the United States (Life Member), Team Rubicon Disaster Relief Organization (Responder), Women in Homeland Security (Southern California Chapter)
- Industry & Corporate: Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity (Former VP of Administration, CSUN), Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)
Certification
- National Emergency Management: Graduate of FEMA National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA)
- Incident Command Systems (FEMA): ICS 100 (Intro), ICS 200 (Single Resources), ICS 300 (Intermediate), ICS 400 (Advanced), IS 700 (NIMS Intro), IS 800 (National Response Framework Intro)
- Emergency Operations & Planning: L0101 (Foundations), L0102 (Science of Disaster), L0103 (Planning: EOP), L0105 (Public Info/Warning), L0146 (HSEEP)
- Intelligence & Tactical Security: Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO) – JRIC Orange County; Joint Regional Intelligence Center Member; Counterintelligence Awareness & Reporting (DoD); Anti-Terrorism Levels I & II Instructor Qualified (USMC 29 Palms)
- Homeland Security Specialists: Terrorism I (T1), II (T2), and III (T3) Certifications (San Diego UASI/Cal OES); Human Trafficking Specialist (San Diego UASI/Cal OES)
- Health, Tactical Medicine & Safety: CalOSHA 30-Hour Basic Safety & Compliance Certification; Certified U.S. Army Combat Lifesaver; Basic & Advanced First Aid/AED (American Red Cross); COVID Testing Online & Clinical In-Person Certified
- Community Leadership: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) – Los Angeles County Fire Dept; Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) Logistics Chief
Timeline
Strategic Partner Engagement Manager
POST UNIVERSITY – AMERICAN SENTINEL COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
01.2022 - 01.2025Read More
Director of Operations / Chief – Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
01.2020 - 01.2021Read More
Associate Professor
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
02.2017 - CurrentRead More
Director of Recruitment & Enrollment / Marketing Specialist
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
01.2012 - 01.2021Read More
Logistics Specialist (Storekeeper Second Class)
UNITED STATES NAVY & NAVAL RESERVE
01.2001 - 01.2007Read More
California State University Northridge
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Business Administration (Finance & Real Estate Law)
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Pepperdine University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Global Business
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The George Washington University
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) from Cybersecurity Strategy & Info Management
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University of La Verne College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) Candidate (2L) from Law
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Walden University
Ph.D. Candidate in Criminal Justice (ABD) from Criminal Justice
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SCHOLARSHIP & PRESENTATIONS
- Podium Presentation: “Perceptions of Criminal Forensic Experts on Cyberattackers’ Psychosocial Behaviors in Disaster Mitigation” – Accepted at IPRED VII (Jan 14–17, 2024).
- Podium Presentation & Session Chair: “Mitigation of Potentially Dangerous Microorganisms from Overseas Military Customs Operations” – Invited to Chair CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives) Sessions at IPRED V (Jan 14–17, 2018).
- Podium Presentation: “Scoping Nursing’s Roles in Disasters through Participation in Community Disaster Drills” – Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing 44th Biennial International Nursing Research Conference (Oct 28, 2017).
- Field Exercise: Active participant in the mass casualty drill execution (Jan 16, 2018).
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Awards: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary & Service Medals.