As a community and an emergency management accreditation program (EMAP-trained) assessor, she helps organizations understand how strong their emergency management programs really are and where they can improve. With experience assessing programs at multiple levels, she knows how emergency management works across different types of organizations and jurisdictions. EMAP assessments are conducted on a regular cycle by an in-person team of trained peer assessors using a nationally recognized framework of 64 standards covering planning and training, coordination, recovery, and continuous improvement.  

Working with partners on those on-site teams is one of her favorite tasks. She helps leaders see how their programs align with these standards in clear, practical terms, turning requirements into useful insights rather than checklists. Her collaborative approach puts people at ease, and she provides fair, consistent, and constructive feedback that supports accreditation success and long-term program improvement.