Andrea Chatman

Andrea Chatman's work experience includes a role as a Business Analyst at Niyam IT starting in June 2023. Prior to that, they worked as an Author from May 2020. Andrea also served as an Educator at Tellus Science Museum from July 2022 to June 2023. Andrea's longest tenure was at Pacific Disaster Center, where they held various roles. Andrea worked as a Disaster Management Applications Analyst from December 2006 to March 2022, leading projects and collaborating with software engineers, scientists, and operations to develop effective solutions for clients. Before that, they were a Modeling Analyst at BAE Systems, Inc./Pacific Disaster Center from May 2004 to December 2006, specializing in dam failure inundation modeling and coordination with external clients. Andrea started their career as a Modeling and Simulation Analyst/Scientist at Science and Technology International/Pacific Disaster Center from May 2001 to May 2004.

Andrea Chatman's education history begins in 1997 when they attended Northern Virginia Community College, where they obtained an Associate of Science degree in Science. From 1999 to 2001, they enrolled in Old Dominion University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Geology. In 2007, Andrea pursued a Master's degree in Disaster Science at the University of Richmond, which they completed in 2010.

Additionally, Andrea has obtained various certifications and completed seminars through Pryor Learning, Fred Pryor Seminars, and CareerTrack. These include certifications in dealing with difficult people, managing multiple priorities, projects and deadlines, a crash course for first-time managers and supervisors, leadership and coaching skills for managers and supervisors, managing with assertive confidence, managing emotions under pressure, leadership and management skills for women, supervising bad attitudes and negative behaviors, making the transition from staff to supervisor, and developing emotional intelligence.

Furthermore, Andrea has undergone training programs such as DTRA HPAC model training from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Workshop, PDC DisasterAWARE Train-the-Trainer Course from PDC Global, FEMA Advanced Hazards US (HAZUS) MH International Uses, FEMA Tsunami Awareness Training Course, DHI Mike Riverine/Storm Surge/Rainfall Module Training from the Danish Hydraulic Institute, FLO-2D Flood Model Training from FLO-2D Software Inc, FEMA Advanced Hazards US (HAZUS) MH Flood Module Training, DHI Introduction to MIKE 11/21 flood models from the Danish Hydraulic Institute, and FEMA Basic Hazards US (HAZUS) Training.

It is important to note that there isn't any information available regarding the specific dates or durations of these certifications and training programs.