WILSON J. RAMOS GONZALEZ
been academically enriching and opened doors to professional development opportunities, including an internship with the U.S. Secret Service. As I approach the final stage of my undergraduate education, I want to make relevant contributions to the security of our country in a way that projects my values of service and excellence, which I hold so highly on this academic and professional journey.”
B.S. in Homeland Security “I am Wilson J. Ramos Gonzalez, a senior and Dean’s List student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide. After completing the Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security with minors in Intelligence and Security and Cybersecurity, I am eager to contribute to homeland defense support by applying technology and security. My academic journey is complemented by valuable experience in the U.S. Air Force, which has given me a solid foundation for pursuing a career within the federal workforce. Further, my time at the university has
CARMELLA GALLEGO
leadership skills, as well as my ability to be more emergency and preparedness focused. Through the multitude of case studies of real-world disasters, I also feel my level of understanding of disasters nationally and internationally has also greatly improved. I feel I have a strong multifaceted foundation following completion of this program. I most appreciated the diverse course offerings, as well as the expertise of the course instructors. They each took the time to engage with students and ensure our understanding. I’m happy I chose this program and am confident the skills I’ve learned will benefit me in my future, no matter what the field. Specific courses I appreciated include Statistics in the Public Sector, which really helped to improve my ability in interpreting data and understanding equations. Crisis Emergency Risk Communications helped me to understand the importance of communication and the interpretations that can be drawn from it, helpful in any field, especially management. Foundations of Resilience really opened my eyes to community vulnerabilities and risk, and how to focus planning efforts. Research Methods was very enjoyable and set me up for success with future coursework. Psychological Issues Among First Responders was interesting and helped me to better understand the psychological toll on first responders, which also helped me to lead staff better and helped me to become more self- aware. Overall, each course was enjoyable, including Fire Safety, Atmospheric Conditions, Ethics — they all provided me with great opportunity to learn, and skills to take with me in the future.”
M.S. in Emergency Services “I am a nurse and safety manager at a medical clinic looking to obtain a position in emergency
management. I have interest in a teaching
position at a university or community college as well. The MSES program helped me to become a better leader. The skills I’ve applied
in my current role include an emphasis on ethical leadership, greater understanding of psychological stressors, and greater awareness of, and the need for, good communication. These skills have helped me to better tune into the needs of my staff and provide stronger leadership and guidance. The skills I acquired to improve my critical thinking have also helped me to better analyze and interpret situations as well as data and has improved my situational awareness. This program has also improved my understanding of global concerns and conflicts and increased my awareness of the impacts they may have. The MSES program prepared me for a career in emergency services by providing me with the opportunity to obtain a diverse blend of skills and knowledge through the varied course offerings. I feel more confident in my
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