Leah Lanier
About Leah Lanier
Leah Lanier is a Disaster Recovery Specialist with extensive experience in disaster recovery and emergency management. She holds multiple degrees and certificates in Environmental Sustainability, Historic Preservation, and Art History, and currently works at Hagerty Consulting in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Work at Hagerty
Leah Lanier has been employed at Hagerty Consulting as a Disaster Recovery Specialist since 2020. In this role, she focuses on managing disaster recovery programs, which includes coordinating efforts to restore infrastructure and enhance community resilience following disasters. Her position allows her to apply her extensive knowledge in disaster recovery and emergency management to support communities affected by various crises.
Education and Expertise
Leah Lanier has a robust educational background in environmental sustainability and historic preservation. She studied at Columbia University Earth Institute Center for Environmental Conservation, where she earned a Certificate in Environmental Sustainability and Conservation in 2013. Additionally, she holds a Master of Science in Historic Preservation from Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Rutgers University - New Brunswick and a Certificate in Historic Preservation from Drew University.
Background
Leah Lanier has a diverse professional background in both public and private sectors, particularly in disaster recovery and emergency management. She has worked in various capacities, including as a Program Administrator at the Governor's Office of Storm Recovery and as an Americorps Vista. Her experience spans over a decade, during which she has developed expertise in managing disaster recovery programs and ensuring that recovery efforts incorporate historical and cultural considerations.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Hagerty Consulting, Leah Lanier held several positions that contributed to her expertise in disaster recovery and historic preservation. She worked as a Database Administrator at The Good Dog Foundation and served as Docent & Exhibition Staff in the Fundraising Department at Park Avenue Armory. Additionally, she was a Work Study Program Assistant in the Historic Preservation Department at Columbia University, where she gained valuable experience in the field.
Achievements in Disaster Recovery
Leah Lanier has demonstrated a commitment to disaster recovery through her various roles and educational pursuits. Her work at the Governor's Office of Storm Recovery involved managing programs that aimed to restore communities after disasters. Her expertise in historic preservation enhances her ability to ensure that recovery efforts respect historical and cultural contexts, making her contributions significant in the field of disaster recovery.