CENTER STAFF

Jane Kushma, Ph.D., Center Director
Department of Emergency Management
Research Interests/Specialization: Long Term Recovery, Disaster Case Management, Policy Implementation, Collaborative Practices, Community Engagement
jkushma@jsu.edu

Sonny Francia, Ph.D., Research Associate
Department of Mathematical, Computing and Information Sciences
Research Interests/Specialization: Data Mining, Visualization, Information Security, Risk Management, Critical Infrastructure Protection
gfrancia@jsu.edu

Miriam H. Hill, Ph.D., Research Associate
Department of Physical and Earth Sciences
Research Interests/Specialization: Spatial Analysis and GIS applications, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment, Hazard Mitigation
mhill@jsu.edu

Tanveer Islam, Ph.D., Research Associate
Department of Emergency Management
Research Interests/Specialization: GIS Applications, Hazard Mitigation, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, Social Media
tislam@jsu.edu

Stacey Mann, Ph.D., Research Associate
Department of Emergency Management
Research Interests/Specialization: Human Resource Management, Local Government Emergency Planning, Preparedness Planning, Crisis Communication and Social Media, Journalistic Practices in Times of Disaster
scmann@jsu.edu

Linda Plotnick, Ph.D., Research Associate
Department of Mathematical, Computing and Information Sciences
Research Interests/Specialization: Information Management, Innovative Technologies, Social Media
lplotnick@jsu.edu

Erin Rider, Ph.D., Research Associate
Department of Sociology and Social Work
Research Interests/Specialization: Faith-based Sheltering Operations, Non-profit Community Response, Social Capital
erider@jsu.edu

Jeff Ryan, Ph.D., Research Associate
Department of Emergency Management
Research Interests/Specialization: Food Security Systems, Healthcare Facility Preparedness, Public Health Infrastructure
jryan@jsu.edu