Patricia Draper

Patricia serves as the Emergency Preparedness Specialist for the Kent County Health Department. Her areas of expertise included preparedness education and training. Patricia’s career highlights include the response to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic as well as several local public health emergencies. Patricia also worked to develop and implement the Kent County Inclusive Preparedness Program. She is passionate about bringing experts from various sectors to the table to bring fresh perspectives to community wellness and safety. She is inspired by MOKA’s dedication to inclusion and shared community. Patricia earned her BS in Health Studies/Emergency Management from Walden University and her Professional Emergency Manager Certificate from the Michigan State Police.