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Lauren
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Lauren
S. Fernandez, D.Sc.
EMSE Department
1776 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20052
email: lschiff@gwu.edu |
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Publications
- Fernandez, Lauren
S., Joseph A. Barbera, and Johan R. van Dorp (2006). "Strategies
for Managing Volunteers during Incident Response: A Systems Approach."
Homeland Security Affairs II, no. 3 (October 2006).
- L. Fernandez,
J. Barbera and J.R. van Dorp (2006). "Spontaneous
Volunteer Response to Disasters: The Benefits and Consequences of
Good Intentions", Journal of Emergency Management. Vol. 4
(5), pp. 57-68.
- Fernandez L,
Barbera J, Byard D, Lin C. Benson, S. (2002) "The
Frail Elderly as Disaster Victims: Emergency Management Strategies",
Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, Vol. 17(2):67-74 (April/June 2002).
Dr.
Fernandez completed her doctoral degree requirements in Engineering
Management and Systems Engineering at the George Washington University
in Washington DC under Dr. René van Dorp in March, 2007. The
title of her dissertation is "Volunteer
Management System Design and Analysis for Disaster Response and Recovery".
Her research involved applying systems engineering techniques to incorporate
spontaneous volunteer efforts in disasters, while mitigating associated
risks.
Dr. Fernandez served
as a branch chief in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In this
capacity she led analysis of assessment data, managed national information
technology systems, and developed technical assistance programs. She
has also worked in the private sector for SRA International as a systems
analyst and emergency management planner. She has field experience as
an emergency medical technician and an Incident Commander for the
Appalachian Search and Rescue Conference.
In September 2007,
Dr. Fernandez joined the Center for Homeland
Defense and Security (CHDS) at the Naval Postgraduate School as
a faculty member. CHDS is a graduate education program for local, tribal,
state, and federal officials. Her primary responsibilities include instruction
of Master’s students in homeland security, curriculum development,
and development of content for distance learning tools. She also serves
as a Senior Advisor in Homeland Security with the CNA Corporation.
Dr. Fernandez also
holds a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Systems
Engineering from the University of Virginia.
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