Occupation: Director of Operational Research and Support
Company: The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.
Born: Seattle, Washington
Education:
MS in Disaster Medicine and Management, Philadelphia University (2016)
BA in Political Science, The University of Texas at San Antonio (2006)
Certifications:
Certified Emergency Management Specialist, International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) (2023); Master Exercise Practitioner, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (2020); Graduate Certificate in Emergency Preparedness, New York Medical College (2011-2013)
Career:
Director of Operational Research and Support, The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (2023-Present)
Deputy Director of Program Operations, The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (2021-2023)
Subject Matter Expert, The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (2020-2021)
Program Manager, Emergency Preparedness, Logan Health (2017-2020)
Program Manager, Medical Countermeasures, King County, WA (2012-2015)
Military:
Governance Specialist, Emergency Management, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army Reserve (2020-Present); Healthcare Operations and Plans Officer, United States Army Reserve (2006-2020); Dental Assistant, United States Army Reserve (2003-2006)
Civic:
Volunteer, Planning Section Chief, Disaster and Humanitarian Relief, Team Rubicon (2012)
Creative Works:
Co-author, “Use of Information Technology Systems for Regional Health Care Information-Sharing and Coordination During Large-Scale Medical Surge Events,” Cambridge University Press (2023); Co-author, “Opportunities to Strengthen the National Disaster Medical System: The Military–Civilian NDMS Interoperability Study,” Health Security (2022)
Awards:
Recipient, Army Commendation Medal, United States Army (2010); Recipient, Iraqi Campaign Medal, United States Army (2010)
Memberships:
Member, International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) (2011-Present); Commissioner, Montana State Emergency Response Commissions (SERC)
Family:
Married: Jeff Kimball
Two Stepchildren
One Sister
Two Stepbrothers
Hobbies:
Traveling with her husband; DIY home projects; Vlogging; Building furniture with small projects at home