Myra Derbyshire

Myra Derbyshire is a Public Health Advisor specializing in Disaster Behavioral Health, with a rich background in public and nonprofit sectors. They hold a Master of Science in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from the University of Baltimore and have extensive experience in emergency management, communications, and mental health crisis intervention. Currently, Myra works at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration while previously serving as a Senior Policy Analyst at the University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security. Their work has included significant involvement in COVID-19 response initiatives and promoting racial equity in emergency management practices.