Heather Mendiola

Heather Mendiola has a diverse work experience. HEATHER started working for Dawson in 2015 as an Emergency Management Education & Training Analyst for AFCEC. HEATHER also has experience working for the United States Air Force, where they started in 1999. In the Air Force, they worked as an Optometry specialist from an unknown start date until October 2020, and as an Emergency Manager from December 1999 until December 2014.

Heather Mendiola has a diverse educational background with a focus on public health, crisis/emergency/disaster management, and early childhood education. HEATHER began their education journey in 2008 at the Community College of the Air Force, where they earned an Associate's Degree in Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. Heather continued their studies at the same institution and obtained another Associate's Degree in Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist in 2012.

In 2010, Heather enrolled at American Military University and pursued an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, which they completed in 2014. In the following years, they furthered their education at American Military University, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management in 2017 and another Bachelor's degree in Public Health in 2018.

Heather Mendiola's dedication to education is evident in their additional certifications. HEATHER obtained Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association in August 2022. Furthermore, they have obtained a FEMA Professional Development Series certification, although the specific date of completion is not provided.