The Nomination of Daniel Kaniewski to be Deputy Administrator for National Preparedness in the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and Jonathan Pittman to be an associate judge for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Introduction:
Good Morning Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member McCaskill, and Members of the Committee. I am
As I sit here today I vividly remember 9/11, where from the press gallery atop the
It is thus an honor to be with you today to answer your questions for this critically important role at an agency that has shaped my professional development.
Background/Experience:
For the past twenty years, I have focused on efforts to better prepare governments and citizens for natural and manmade disasters. I began my career as a firefighter/emergency medical technician in 1996. In that role, I learned firsthand the need for preparing for major incidents. I subsequently earned a degree in emergency medical services, became a certified paramedic, and engaged on policy issues in several governmental and non-governmental roles.
I served as Special Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Senior Director for Response Policy during the
I have also analyzed emergency management polices at think tanks and in academia. At George Washington University I was Assistant Vice President for Homeland Security and Deputy Director of the
I closely supported
I currently lead the resilience practice at the catastrophe risk modeling and consulting services firm AIR Worldwide. My practice identifies and quantifies risks to populations and infrastructure, evaluates mitigation strategies, and informs disaster finance programs, with a goal of making society more resilient for disasters.
In addition to my full time employment, I have also held relevant pro-bono positions. I recently completed a four-year term on the District of
Conclusion:
Thank you for your consideration of my nomination. If confirmed, I will work tirelessly to help prepare governments, communities, and individuals for man-made and natural disasters. Leading
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