Taylor Lanton
About Taylor Lanton
Taylor Lanton is an Emergency Coordinator at Catholic Relief Services, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public Health from Tulane University and has extensive experience in emergency management and international development.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Taylor Lanton has served as an Emergency Coordinator at Catholic Relief Services since 2019. In this role, Lanton is responsible for coordinating emergency response efforts. Prior to this position, Lanton held several roles within the organization, including Deputy Head of Programming in Khartoum, Sudan, from 2018 to 2019, and Emergency Program Manager from 2017 to 2018. Lanton also participated in the International Development Fellows Program and served as a Project Support Officer at CRS Headquarters.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Lanton earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, studying from 2009 to 2013. Lanton furthered education by obtaining a Master of Public Health from the same institution, completing the program from 2013 to 2016. This academic background provides a strong foundation in public health principles and practices relevant to emergency coordination.
Background
Taylor Lanton's early education was completed at Saint Ursula Academy, where Lanton studied from 2005 to 2009. Lanton's professional experience includes serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 2014 to 2016, where Lanton worked as a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Coordinator in Cotonou, Benin, and as a Peace Corps Volunteer in various capacities. Lanton also has international experience as an Operations Manager in the Philippines and Nepal, and as Head of Operations in Sierra Leone.
Professional Experience
Taylor Lanton's career includes diverse roles in emergency management and international development. Lanton worked as an International Development Fellow at Catholic Relief Services from 2016 to 2017, where Lanton gained valuable experience in program management. Lanton also served as an Advisor on the Field Management Response Team, contributing to the organization's emergency response strategies. This extensive experience enhances Lanton's capabilities in managing complex humanitarian situations.