Amanda Cole Cantey
Oct 2025
I provide all student related services for all programs and students in The Institute for Disaster Management and Health Policy and Management Department. I am also the course and class
Cristian Rosas
Oct 2025
As Data and Technology Support Specialist, Cristian Rosas ensures data integrity and consistent workflows to support informed decision-making, reporting, and research publication. When to contact Cristian: Serve as an on-site
Sarah Aldredge
Oct 2025
I am responsible for supporting program operations across multiple projects. This includes organizing discussions, preparing documentation & materials, and managing registration for events & meetings. When to contact Sarah: With
Melanie Waddell
Sep 2025
This position focuses on scientific manuscript writing and editing, grant writing and funding support, and scientific writing and training. When to contact Melanie: Publishing research; writing, editing, and proofreading manuscripts
Paul L. Link
Feb 2025
Paul holds a Master of Science in Health Sciences, Emergency and Disaster Management from Trident University International and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Stroudsburg University. With over
Gretchen Alexander
Jan 2025
I coordinate logistics for in-office and field activities related to emergency preparedness projects. When to contact Gretchen: Training on disaster response or emergency planning, formulating emergency preparedness plans, developing disaster
Miriam Perdue
Dec 2024
Miriam oversees overall daily function of the IDM office to include: accounting, orders, travel, events, and IDM Onboarding for all new employees. When to contact Miriam: When you are not
Kelly Hampton Nadeau
Oct 2024
When to Contact: CNA Virtual Skills Evaluation, Healthcare Preparedness & Response
Renee Morgan
Jan 2024
As EMS Crosswalk Coordinator at the Institute for Disaster Management, (Karen) Renee Morgan provides an emergency management services (EMS) perspective with the aim of enhancing educational opportunities with other allied
Cameron McMillin
Jan 2024
Cameron is responsible for developing, maintaining, and streamlining technology and data systems supporting the Institute for Disaster Management. He specializes in process improvement and logistics and also data analysis to
Iris Hector
Nov 2023
Iris is a Program Coordinator at the Institute for Disaster Management and supports IDM faculty and staff with various administrative and grant-related tasks. When to contact Iris: With any questions related
Abbey Reber
Aug 2023
In her role as a PCIII at the Institute for Disaster Management, Abbey leads and facilitates meetings, develops professional presentations and materials, and works closely with external partners to keep
Deborah Herring
May 2023
Deborah serves as a Nursing Evaluator Coordinator for the CNA Virtual Skills Evaluation project at the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Institute for Disaster Management. She is a graduate of the
Erin M. Mumper
Feb 2023
Erin is responsible for all digital communications needs, marketing, PR, and social media strategy for the Institute for Disaster Management. When to contact Erin: Questions, comments, or concerns as it
Kathy Shelnutt
Sep 2022
Kathy Shelnutt is the Administrative Grants Manager at the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Institute for Disaster Management. She is the primary post-award service departmental contact for IDM sponsored projects. When
Austin Dobbs
Jan 2022
Austin Dobbs manages and supports various emergency preparedness and workforce enhancement programs that aim to safeguard vulnerable populations and assist those who support them. When to contact Austin: When you
Erika Flowers
Mar 2021
Erika serves as the business manager for both the Department of Health Policy & Management and the Institute for Disaster Management.
Alyssa Ragan
Sep 2019
Alyssa oversees multiple programs, including curriculum development, logistics coordination, grant writing, and program delivery. She specializes in project management, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met while maintaining compliance with
James Zerylnick
Aug 2019
Jim is the Clinical Operations Manager and a Clinical Adjunct Instructor at the University of Georgia’s (UGA) Institute for Disaster Management. He is a Registered Nurse (RN) and a licensed
