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Washington D.C. Metro Area United States
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Emergency Management Specialist at National Institutes of Health
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Steve Peterson has specialized in public and private sector policy development in the area of emergency management for over 15 years. Most recently his contributions have focused on the various dimensions of social media in emergency management. His conceptualizations have addressed both its current state and its unrealized potential to significantly influence the effectiveness of future emergency management operations. Steve’s operational experience includes on-site data communications support (Hurricanes Katrina and Rita - 2005) and virtual surge support (Cyclone Pam and the Nepal earthquake - 2015). In December 2014, he earned his Certified Emergency Manager designation from the Intern...
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