Kesley Richardson
Instructor
Why do you enjoy working with professional degree students?
I like to work with professional degree-seeking students because I have been one for both my Masters and Doctorate degrees. I understand the struggle and can connect with my students on that level.
Education
- Doctorate of Public Admin, 2023. West Chester University
- Masters in Public Health, 2019. University of West Florida
- B.S. in Exercise Science, 2016. University of West Florida
- Associate of Arts, 2013. University of West Florida
Publications/Research Listings
Advances in Hurricane Risk in a Changing Climate. Hurricane Risk, vol 3., 2024
THE CAPABLE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL: EMERGING COMPETENCIES FOR A CHANGING WORLD, 2024
A Climate Change Paradigm and Its Effects on Emergency Operations Center Decision-Making Process, 2024
Burnout and Retention, 2022
Awards
Recipient of the Rising Star Award, International Association of Emergency Managers (2024).
Selected for 40 Under 40 with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. in categories including finance, healthcare, civic engagement, education, media, technology, and entertainment (2023, 2024).
Recipient of the Outstanding Student Award through the American Society for Public Education with West Chester University of Pennsylvania (2023).