Shawn Rosalez

Serve as the Emergency Management Coordinator for Duke University Hospital, leading enterprise-wide emergency preparedness, response, and recovery operations across an all-hazards framework in one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers. Direct hospital emergency management programs aligned with The Joint Commission, CMS, HHS, and state regulatory requirements. Lead hazard vulnerability analyses (HVA), emergency operations planning, continuity of operations, and business continuity programs. Design, conduct, and evaluate full-scale, functional, and tabletop exercises to validate readiness and drive continuous improvement. Coordinate multi-agency incident response and recovery operations, integrating clinical leadership, hospital administration, public safety, government partners, and nonprofit organizations. Serve as a core member of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) leadership team during emergencies and disasters. Oversee emergency preparedness training programs for clinical and non-clinical staff, ensuring workforce readiness across all shifts and departments. Lead after-action reviews and corrective action planning to strengthen operational resilience. Advise executive leadership on enterprise risk, crisis management, and operational continuity. Strengthen regional healthcare coalitions and partnerships with state and local emergency management, public health, law enforcement, fire services, and voluntary agencies.

Served as a Voluntary Agency Liaison Specialist supporting federal disaster response and recovery operations by coordinating with national, state, and local nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, and community partners to deliver survivor assistance and long-term recovery solutions. Facilitated collaboration between FEMA, state emergency management, voluntary agencies, and local stakeholders to establish Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COADs) and Long-Term Recovery Groups (LTRGs). Strengthened community capacity by aligning government resources with nonprofit and faith-based support services. Provided strategic guidance to voluntary agencies on federal disaster programs, recovery frameworks, and survivor assistance pathways. Supported unmet needs committees, case management programs, and coordinated donations and volunteer management efforts. Integrated voluntary organizations into incident response and recovery operations, ensuring a whole-community approach. Supported disaster housing, mass care, debris removal, home repair, and resilience-building initiatives. Served as a trusted advisor to local leadership, nonprofit executives, and emergency management officials during complex recovery operations.

Served as a Disaster Action Team (DAT) Responder providing immediate emergency assistance to individuals and families impacted by home fires, natural disasters, and other emergencies. Conducted on-scene disaster assessments, determined client needs, and delivered emergency services including shelter placement, financial assistance, food, clothing, and emotional support. Served as a primary point of contact for survivors during their most critical moments. Coordinated with fire departments, law enforcement, emergency management agencies, and community partners to ensure rapid response and continuity of care. Supported mass care operations, emergency shelters, and disaster relief centers during large-scale incidents and disaster deployments. Maintained operational readiness through ongoing training in disaster assessment, client casework, shelter operations, and emergency response protocols. Demonstrated compassion, professionalism, and calm leadership while supporting survivors through crisis and recovery.

Served in multiple operational and administrative roles supporting county-wide fire, emergency services, hazmat, and fire prevention operations across 25 fire stations and four battalions. Led the modernization of the county’s fire inspection program, transitioning from a legacy paper-based system to a digital inspection platform. Designed, implemented, and trained over 700 firefighters across three shifts on the new inspection system, improving compliance, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency. Supported Fire Marshal operations through building inspections, life safety compliance, code enforcement documentation, and fire prevention initiatives. Played a key role in updating departmental policies, including revising the county’s smoking policy for the first time since the late 1990s. Managed county gas detection and monitoring equipment for HazMat operations, including inventory control, maintenance tracking, calibration, and deployment readiness across multiple apparatus and reserve units. Conducted operational planning, logistics coordination, and emergency response support for fire, hazmat, and special operations units. Maintained accurate records, asset accountability, and regulatory compliance for life safety and hazardous materials programs. Collaborated with battalion leadership, station officers, and county administrators to strengthen operational readiness, safety culture, and service delivery.