Staff
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Andre LeDuc Executive Director
LeDuc's primary research interest is in the intersection of the emergency management, natural sciences, land-use and public policy, and decision-making. These interests connect his academic and professional experiences in emergency management, environmental planning and policy, physical geography, community and regional planning, and organizational development. LeDuc has a nationally proven track record for working with emergency management professionals, academicians, and private sector representatives on diverse hazard related projects and policy issues at the local, state, and national levels. LeDuc also serves as the Director of the University of Oregon's Emergency Management Program, Region 10 Representative, Universities and Colleges Committee: International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), and Vice President of the Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup (CREW).
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Krista Dillon Associate Director Dillon’s research interests include natural hazard risk analysis; improving risk perception through public involvement, education, and outreach; creating more disaster resistant economies; and building local community capacity to address natural hazards issues. While a student at UO in 2002, Dillon was selected as one of two Community Planning Fellows with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Dillon's research for the Fellowship focused on improving the natural hazard planning processes through the implementation of various public involvement techniques. Prior to returning to the CSC, Krista gained practical experience working for Continental Shelf Associates, Inc., in Jupiter, Florida where she worked on a number of natural hazard planning projects ranging from plan development to education and outreach campaigns to planner and emergency manager training programs.
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Josh Bruce Projects Coordinator Josh Bruce is a skilled project manager with experience in zoning administration, entitlements, site design, green building and sustainable business practices. His primary research interests include the impact of climate change on land use patterns and the nexus between sustainable development approaches and post-disaster recovery planning. Josh received an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of California Davis in 1996 and a Masters Degree in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Oregon in 2002. Prior to joining OPDR, Josh worked most recently for Rainbow Valley Design and Construction where he managed the company’s design/build division and coordinated the company’s planning, development and green building certification projects. Josh currently serves on the City of Eugene Sustainability Commission and chairs the University of Oregon’s Planning, Public Policy and Management Department Advisory Council.
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Megan Findley PDM Program Manager Megan first began working with the Partnership as a University of Oregon RARE Participant in La Grande, OR. During her year in Eastern Oregon (October 2006 - August 2007), Megan assisted Baker, Grant, Union, and Wallowa Counties in developing a regional natural hazards mitigation plan. Since 2007, Megan has continued to work with Oregon communities that are either developing or updating mitigation plans. Her primary research interests include environmental management, and the inclusion of mitigation practices within sustainable planning initiatives. Megan received an undergraduate degree in Cognitive Science from the University of Virginia in 2004, and a masters degree in Urban & Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia in 2006. Before working with the Partnership, Megan interned with the Albemarle County, VA Community Development Department. She also worked with a group at UVA that studied the connections between urban design and public health. Outside of work, Megan enjoys being outdoors, learning new crafts, and occasionally dusting off the piano. |
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Adam Crawford Emergency Management Specialist Adam is a recent graduate of the University of Oregon and completed a concurrent Master's in Public Administration and Community and Regional Planning. While he was a student at UO, Adam became interested in emergency management through a project that focused on collectively implementing mitigation plans. Prior to his time at UO, he received a Bachelors of Science in International Relations and Diplomacy. His current research interests include the overlap of emergency planning, collaboration, public policy and land-use planning. In his spare time, Adam enjoys reading, brewing beer, and being a snappy dresser. |
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Gregoor Passchier Planning Coordinator Gregoor recently graduated from the University of Oregon with concurrent master’s degrees in community and regional planning and historic preservation. He began working for the Partnership for Disaster Resilience in October 2006, and is currently working with Oregon communities to update their natural hazard mitigation plans. Prior to attending the University of Oregon, Gregoor worked as a participant in the University of Oregon’s Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) program in the cities of Monmouth and Independence, working as a planning assistant. His current interests include the role of historic preservation in revitalizing rural communities, and how emergency management practices can contribute to sustainable community and economic development.
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