Tom Balint

Tom Balint is an experienced legal and emergency management professional currently serving as the Director of the Office of Emergency Management at the U.S. Department of the Interior since May 2020. With a robust background at FEMA from August 2010 to May 2020, Tom held various positions, including Associate Chief Counsel for Resilience, where strategic oversight and guidance on legal programs were provided to senior executives. Previous roles encompassed leading the Planning Support Section during disasters, managing grant programs, and advising on critical national preparedness initiatives. Tom's experience also includes significant contributions during major disasters, including the response to Hurricane Sandy and advising top officials in the Department of Homeland Security during pivotal events. An accomplished attorney, Tom's educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School and a Master's Degree in Security Studies from the Naval Postgraduate School.