Shawna Watson

Shawna Watson is a seasoned professional in emergency management and business continuity, currently serving as the Senior Manager for Business Continuity, Emergency Management, and Safety at Alaska Communications since April 2017. In this role, Shawna develops and implements comprehensive emergency response and disaster recovery plans while leading incident response efforts in collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies. Previous experience includes roles such as Emergency Preparedness Unit Coordinator at MARTA Police Department, where coordination with domestic preparedness offices was critical, and Emergency Management Specialist for the Atlanta-Fulton County Emergency Management Agency, focusing on emergency preparedness and recovery. Shawna's early career included serving as a CERT Program Manager in Fairburn, GA, and holding positions as a Sergeant/Paramedic with Fairburn Fire Department and as Firefighter/EMT at Idyllwild Fire Protection District. Shawna holds a BS in Emergency and Disaster Management from Point University.