Allison Becker
Allison Becker
B.A. '13 and M.A. '15 - Experienced and published media policy researcher.
 
 
Alex Greer
Alex Greer
M.S. '12 and Ph.D. '15 - Experience in quick response fieldwork, teaching emergency management.
 
 
Andrew Haines
Andrew Haines
Engages in conversations with jurisdictions on how to maintain community services
 
 
Angela Gladwell
Angela Gladwell
M.A. ’98 – Instrumental in environmental planning and federal emergency management decision making.
 
 
Elizabeth Burland
Elizabeth Burland
Teaches grad-level and researches educational stratification, economic inequality, and public policy design
 
 
Chunjing Liu
Chunjing Liu
M.S. '14 – On the front lines of marine disaster mitigation through effective policy planning in China.
 
 
Cimone Philpotts
Cimone Philpotts
MPA '13 - Assistantship and Legislative Fellows experiences enrich doctoral student's blossoming career
 
 
Savannah Edwards
Savannah Edwards
MPA '17 - Planning for sustainable and complete communities in Delaware and Maryland.
 
 
Scott Murphy Eisenhart
Scott Murphy Eisenhart
MPA '17 - Legislative aide credits Biden School for helping him excel in the world of politics and policy.
 
 
Taylor Hawk
Taylor Hawk
Leads the development and implementation of DSEA’s legislative and political strategy at the state level
 
 
Gwen Angalet
Gwen Angalet
Ph.D. '00 - Ensuring programmatic and research opportunities for the promotion of children's health.
 
 
Hira Rashid
Hira Rashid
M.A. '15, Ph.D. '20 – Fulbright scholar who studied global health economics and urbanization.
 
 
Katelyn Andrews (Hosey)
Katelyn Andrews (Hosey)
MPA '16 - Research assistant and Legislative Fellow experience help inform grad's career trajectory.
 
 
Hsien-Ho (Ray) Chang
Hsien-Ho (Ray) Chang
Ph.D. '15 - Utilizing his knowledge of disaster science to educate students on fire and emergency management.
 
 
James B. Goetschius
James B. Goetschius
Ph.D. '14 - Serves in the U.S. Army improving health care facilities in the eastern United States.
 
 
Jenna Ahner
Jenna Ahner
B.A. '12 and MPA '14 - Aligning K-12, postsecondary, and workforce systems
 
 
Jissell Martinez
Jissell Martinez
MPA '10 - Manages fiscal affairs and serves as a liaison for the Dept of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
 
 
John Carney
John Carney
MPA '86 – Governor of the State of Delaware
 
 
Kelsey Edmond
Kelsey Edmond
B.S. '14, M.P.A. '18 - OCL program prepared her for success in pursuit of an interdisciplinary career.
 
 
Kirsten Jones
Kirsten Jones
M.A. '16 - Contributing to policies that strengthen transportation and trade in New York and New Jersey.
 
 
Laura Keeley
Laura Keeley
Laura Keeley found success working as an Architectural Historian after graduating from the Public Planning and
 
 
Lindsey Interlante
Lindsey Interlante
MPA '07 - Advocates for enriched, hands-on learning experiences at higher education institutions.
 
 
Mark D Stevens
Mark D Stevens
MPA '09 – Integral in the leadership and financial management of federal agencies.
 
 
Matthew Garlipp
Matthew Garlipp
B.A. '13 - Implementing best practices in strategy and portfolio management for effective market operations
 
 
Megan Wakelee
Megan Wakelee
B.S. '11 - Executing leadership in a corporate setting.
 
 
Meredith Rubin
Meredith Rubin
B.A. '11 - Practicing leadership and collaboration in the financial services sector.
 
 
Merritt Burke IV
Merritt Burke IV
MPA '98 - Various experiences in town management and community involvement.
 
 
Evan Miller
Evan Miller
MPA '17 - Local Government Management Fellowship kickstarts graduate's professional career.
 
 
Natasha R. Nau
Natasha R. Nau
MPA '12 - Advocating for efficient resource allocation and streamlined service delivery in local government.
 
 
Emma Odren
Emma Odren
MPA '18 - From IPA fellow to nonprofit manager, grad attributes workplace success to grad school experience.
 
 
Paige Gugerty
Paige Gugerty
B.A. '15 - Coordinating electronic connections between healthcare providers and resources.
 
 
Paul Ruiz
Paul Ruiz
B.A. and M.A. '13 - Advocating for alternative fuels and reducing America's dependence on oil.
 
 
Ryan Burke
Ryan Burke
Ph.D. '15 - Vast experience with military strategy and conducting military research.
 
 
Scott Beale
Scott Beale
MPA '07 - Successful nonprofit entrepreneur with experience in diplomacy and national politics.
 
 
Serita Porter
Serita Porter
M.A. '15 - Continuing her behavioral health education at the University of Delaware.
 
 
Stephanie Ottino
Stephanie Ottino
B.S. '11 - Executing leadership skills in higher education.
 
 
Fratern Masika Tarimo
Fratern Masika Tarimo
MPA '09 - Supports nonprofit efforts to help communities in many African countries.
 
 
Thomas Martin
Thomas Martin
Ph.D. '14 - Directing the M.S. in Health Informatics program in the College of Public Health at Temple Univ.
 
 
Elizabeth Lockman
Elizabeth Lockman
M.A. '15 - Delaware state senator with roots in advocacy.
 
 
Tom DeWire
Tom DeWire
MPA '04 - Developing strategies for education systems to improve student achievement.
 
 
Vitaly Lee
Vitaly Lee
MPA '97 - energy industry project development, regulatory and asset management
 
 
Yuliya Brel
Yuliya Brel
M.A. '15 - Continuing her public policy education and assisting with research at the University of Delaware.
 
 
Zack Adinoff
Zack Adinoff
M.S. '13 - Experience in coordinating public safety, logistics, planning, and general disaster continuity.
 
 
Mary Kuna
Mary Kuna
M.A. '12 - Among the youngest women in PA governement to hold her level position
 
 
Dan Henne
Dan Henne
MPA, ’19 – Anticipates and analyzes critical events that could impact worldwide operations
 
 
Wanja Thuku
Wanja Thuku
MPA, ’19 – Expanding the reach of the BDT across the nation through strategic partnerships
 
 
Noah Toly
Noah Toly
M.A. '05, Ph.D. '06 - Now provost with a career of scholarship and service that engages a broader public.
 
 
Madison Cann
Madison Cann
B.A. '19 - Continuing her education to work in domestic policy for social justice.
 
 
Kohei Akiba
Kohei Akiba
B.A. '20 - Advancing public health research using skills he learned as a student
 
 
Betsey Suchanic
Betsey Suchanic
MPA '19 – Conduct research, develop insights, and engage economic and community development for practitioners
 
 
Lauren Camp Gates
Lauren Camp Gates
MPA '17 - Advocating for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families
 
 
Ellen Schenk
Ellen Schenk
MPP '21 – Applies analytical skills to reproductive health and behavioral health projects
 
 
Frank Mieczkowski
Frank Mieczkowski
MPA '03 – Experience as Legislative Fellow led to passion for public service and commitment to justice
 
 
Dabney Brice
Dabney Brice
MPA '20 - Advocating for equitable investment in social entrepreneurs
 
 
Roger Huston
Roger Huston
Ph.D. '19 - Applying organizational theory and management in higher education
 
 
Allie Foster
Allie Foster
MPA ’22 – Overseeing the distribution of nearly $102 million in relief funding
 
 
Eric Hastings
Eric Hastings
MPA '19 - Advising leaders in the Delaware House of Representatives
 
 
Jorge Hernandez-Limon
Jorge Hernandez-Limon
Analyzes economic, social, and engineering principles in federal water infrastructure projects.
 
 
Nicole Seymour
Nicole Seymour
MPA '15- Resolves Superstorm Sandy Resilience Program and Capital Programs’ multimillion dollar projects
 
 
Jamie Forrest
Jamie Forrest
Working to improve outcomes for ESL students throughout the state through teacher certification and profession
 
 
Nicholas Brock
Nicholas Brock
Presides over and adjudicates criminal and civil cases within the jurisdiction of the Justice of the Peace
 
 
Christopher Kelly
Christopher Kelly
Serves as the head of DPP’s research and business intelligence
 
 
Alex Southerst
Alex Southerst
Leads UWDE and DRJC's public policy and legislative advocacy initiatives
 
 
Meredith Seitz
Meredith Seitz
Oversees policy, legislation and regulation work, as well as communications and human resources.
 
 
Abigail Armstrong
Abigail Armstrong
Provides in-depth analysis that help legislators improve programs, reduce costs, and promote accountability.
 
 
Eli Turkel
Eli Turkel
Develops, evaluates, and produces analytics for the department’s programs.
 
 
Jules Emory
Jules Emory
Oversees and coordinates all Legislative activities across the state’s largest department
 
 
Antonina Tantillo
Antonina Tantillo
Manages the day-to-day operations of the town’s plans, activities, projects, and events
 
 
Andrea Spahr
Andrea Spahr
Manages marketing strategies for the European market
 
 
Michael S Jackson
Michael S Jackson
Facilitates financial plans, budget approvals, and other related financial operations
 
 
Alexander C Burns
Alexander C Burns
Specializes in the areas of administrative and government law, land use, and civil litigation
 
 
Christopher Czepiel
Christopher Czepiel
Oversees all budgetary matters before the Massachusetts Senate
 
 
Debra Brucker
Debra Brucker
Conducts research that examines economic security and health disparities for people with disabilities
 
 
Suzanne J Piotrowski
Suzanne J Piotrowski
Researches open government and transparency, teaches in multiple programs and co-directs the MPA program
 
 
Caitlin Del Collo
Caitlin Del Collo
Represents DSHA on boards and commissions, presenting findings and supporting affordable housing initiatives
 
 
Jenna Mayhew
Jenna Mayhew
Tracks pending legislation in Congress, forms proposals, provides advice on energy and environmental policies
 
 
Alexandra Tarantino
Alexandra Tarantino
Alexandra Tarantino is a University of Delaware Alumni who graduated from the Historic Preservation Master's p
 
 
Jeremy Rothwell
Jeremy Rothwell
M.A. '14, HP Cert '15 - Technical review of all city site-plans, subdivision and building permit applications.
 
 
Courtney Mogavero
Courtney Mogavero
B.S. '12 – Translating leadership education into a successful early career path in major tech corporations.
 
 
Janet Sheridan
Janet Sheridan
M.A. '07 - Providing heritage preservation services, and cultural landscape research in southern New Jersey.
 
 
Melanie Ross Levin
Melanie Ross Levin
B.A. and MPA '05 – Developing education and advocacy campaigns on public policy relating to women's issues.
 
 
Dená Brummer
Dená Brummer
MPA '05 – Successful private sector business partner drawing upon public sector experiences.
 
 
Eric Anthony Johnson
Eric Anthony Johnson
Ph.D. '03 – Revitalizing a community through the application of theory and practical experience.
 
 
David Rudder
David Rudder
Ph.D. '03 – Practicing effective leadership to academic programs that promote service to the community.
 
 
Erin Kennedy
Erin Kennedy
MPA '06 – Drives health care organizations towards improving quality of patient care and clinical outcomes.
 
 
Tom Friedman
Tom Friedman
MPA '07 – Manages government relations, strategic & financial plan, and policy analysis for State Health Plan.
 
 
Mike Morton
Mike Morton
MPA '86 – Oversees budgetary analysis and legislative information systems for the Delaware General Assembly.
 
 
Jonathan Kirch
Jonathan Kirch
MPA '07 – Advocating for public policy that promotes better health for all Americans.
 
 
Albert Shields
Albert Shields
MPA '07 – Advocating for university priorities with state and local governments.
 
 
Kim Gomes
Kim Gomes
MPA '04 – Strategically lobbying for client interests on a number of policy issues.
 
 
Erika Farris
Erika Farris
M.A. '09 – Developing policies to better manage water drainage and promote environmental sustainability.
 
 
Mike Fortner
Mike Fortner
MPA '02 – Overseeing city planning for housing, land use, economic development, and transportation.
 
 
Emily Gonce
Emily Gonce
MPA '02 – Leading lobbying efforts to show members of Congress the value of life insurance to constituents.
 
 
Bill Clark
Bill Clark
MPA '03 – Supervising a team of consultants to support projects for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
 
 
Barrett Edwards
Barrett Edwards
MPA '06 – Assisting municipalities with legal issues including planning, human resources, and finance.
 
 
Benjamin Attia
Benjamin Attia
MEEP'16 - Research and consulting on market trends in solar photovoltaics in Africa and the Middle East
 
 
Anastasia Kuzmina
Anastasia Kuzmina
MPA '02 – Supporting two general managers with product and employee management in 14 countries.
 
 
Wei-Ming Chen
Wei-Ming Chen
Conducting renewable energy and electricity market researches
 
 
Michelle Kung
Michelle Kung
PHDUAPP'14 - Assisting leading technology companies from Taiwan to enter into SEA markets.
 
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M.S. in Disaster Science & Management Curriculum

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30-credit research and experience-based disaster management degree

The curriculum requirements for your M.S. Disaster Science and Management degree program will depend upon whether you choose the thesis or the non-thesis option. The 30-credit non-thesis option is designed to be completed in 18 months and includes winter and summer sessions. The 33-credit thesis-option, appropriate for students intending to go on for doctoral study, is designed to be completed in two years. View the 2022-23 plan of study and course mee​ting dates​​​.

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Courses include:

Three core courses (9 credits):

  • DISA 650 - Overview of Disaster Science and Management
  • DISA 652 - Issues in Disaster Recovery
  • DISA 670 – Issues in Disaster Response​

3 credits in research methods

3 credits in public policy and organizational decision making

9 credits of disaster science electives

2 credits in professional development seminars

1 credit practicum

3 credit internship -OR- 6 credits of thesis research. 

The internship may be a traditional internship or other applied experience commensurate with the student's interests and experience, and with approval of internship coordinator.​

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