Yari Vichot, MPH, CPH
Public Health & Emergency Management Expert
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Strategic emergency management professional with 8+ years of experience developing and deploying resilient public health and emergency response systems. Proven record of building emergency response systems and coordinating federal and state agencies to implement data-driven initiatives. Certified in Public Health, Infection Control, and Asset Management, with a track record of leading large-scale disaster responses and designing programs that strengthen community resilience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Chief Planning & Preparedness Officer
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
04.2023 - Current
- Implement comprehensive national emergency management framework securing dialysis care continuity throughout 50 states and territories.
- Directed and enhanced national ESRD Emergency Operations Center
- Established 300+ new partnership with state/territory emergency response agencies.
- Devised strategic and quality enhancement strategies to elevate ESRD KCER processes and stakeholder involvement.
- Managed execution of national HSEEP-compliant exercises, after-action reviews, and improvement initiatives for federal stakeholders.
- Facilitate technical assistance, educational programs, and resources for networks, dialysis facilities, and patients.
Regional Program & Response Officer
HHS Coordination Operations & Response Element
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Coordinated federal COVID-19 response for HHS Regions 3 & 4, managing logistics for vaccine and therapeutic distribution
- Managed jurisdictional data utilizing CDC Tiberius system, reducing wastage and enhancing equitable access
- Facilitated communication among federal agencies, states, and industry partners to address escalations in supply and logistics
- Established SOPs and directed transition of Order Management Team from DoD to HHS/ASPR.
- Delivered actionable data analysis to enhance leadership decision-making regarding allocation and distribution
Senior Accountable Property Officer
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Oversaw federal staging operations for major disasters, collaborating with state and local agencies, managed FEMA assets, ensuring compliance in property and inventory systems during disaster operations.
- Deployed for multiple federally declared disasters, managing 500+ commodity trailers in joint federal/state operations.
- Trained staff on FEMA property systems; authored SOPs for inventory management & accountability.
- Provided subject matter expertise in logistics, staging, and supply chain management.
Government Operations Consultant
Florida Department of Health – Hillsborough County
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Logistics Section Chief for COVID-19 & Hepatitis A response; managed PPE distribution & mass vaccination PODs
- Coordinated special needs shelters during hurricanes; authored Mission Ready Packages for state readiness
- Developed countywide inventory/resource management system, ensuring 100% compliance
- Managed budgets, procurement, and special projects, including Hepatitis A vaccination initiatives
- Trained staff on emergency response, POD operations, and special needs shelter protocols
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Global Communicable Disease
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01.2019
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biological Health Sciences
University of South Florida
Tampa, Fl01.2017
Associate in Arts (AA) - Medical Sciences
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, Fl01.2012
Skills
- Incident Command System (Expert)
- Hazard Vulnerability (Expert)
- SPSS (Intermediate)
- ArcGIS (Intermediate)
- MS Office Suite (Advanced)
Certification
Certified in Public Health (CPH) – National Board of Public Health Examiners | 2019
Core Competencies
- Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Public Health Program Management
- Strategic Planning & Policy Development
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Federal Grant Management
- Incident Command System (ICS)
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Timeline
Chief Planning & Preparedness Officer
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
04.2023 - Current
Regional Program & Response Officer
HHS Coordination Operations & Response Element
10.2021 - 04.2023
Senior Accountable Property Officer
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
08.2020 - 10.2021
Government Operations Consultant
Florida Department of Health – Hillsborough County
08.2017 - 06.2020
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Global Communicable Disease
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Biological Health Sciences
University of South Florida
Associate in Arts (AA) - Medical Sciences
Hillsborough Community College
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