Rebecca Short

Rebecca Short is currently the Head of Resilience at Lewisham Council, a position held since January 2023, where responsibilities include managing a team focused on emergency planning and business continuity. Additionally, since August 2017, Rebecca serves as an Emergency Response Unit Delegate (WASH) for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, providing logistical and administrative support in acute emergency settings. Previous roles include London Resilience Manager at London Fire Brigade, where oversight of multi-agency emergency planning was key, and Crisis Response Project Manager at British Red Cross, managing initiatives post-major incidents. Rebecca's early career features various roles supporting emergency planning and response, with a solid educational background, including a Master of Arts in Gender Analysis in International Development from the University of East Anglia.