Dr. Marcelo Ferreira

Assistant Professor

Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

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Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Emergency Management, North Dakota State University. 

Master of Arts in Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Arizona State University. 

Collaborative Leadership in Homeland Security, University of Connecticut. 

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Delaware. 

Biography

Marcelo Ferreira has over 15 years of experience working as a practitioner in emergency management for local government, nonprofit, and water utility. During his career, Marcelo has earned the credentials of: Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Master Continuity Practitioner (MCP), and Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP), and National Emergency Management Advanced Academy. Marcelo has supported five federally declared disasters and multiple state and locally declared emergencies, primarily in Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) during response and in supporting locally led recovery efforts. 

CV available on request.