Katherine Courtney Cunningham

Katherine Courtney Cunningham has a strong background in emergency management and communications. Katherine Courtney is currently working as a Senior Business Analyst at Chartis Federal, where they are responsible for producing technical documentation and gathering software requirements. Prior to this role, they were a Senior Associate at Lafayette Group, providing support in policy development and organizational management for FEMA's Disaster Emergency Communications Division. Katherine Courtney also has experience as an Emergency Management Specialist at Chatham Emergency Management Agency, where they established and managed the Public Affairs Office and briefed government leaders on emergency response procedures. Before that, Katherine served as a Disaster Preparedness & Mitigation Program Officer at Saint Lucia National Emergency Management Organization and gained experience in emergency response and public relations. Katherine Courtney started their career as an Intern at the Chicago Office of Emergency Management & Communication and as a Volunteer at the American Red Cross. Katherine also served as a Regional Recruitment Representative for the US Peace Corps and as a Technical Assistant for CISP and Machalilla National Park, where they collaborated on conservation programs and project proposals. Katherine Courtney began their career as an Agricultural Extension Agent with the Peace Corps.

Katherine Courtney Cunningham obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Administration Management from Arkansas Tech University from 2004 to 2006. Prior to that, from 1994 to 1998, they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin American Studies from the College of Charleston. In terms of additional certifications, they became a ServiceNow Certified Systems Administrator in September 2020, awarded by ServiceNow.