Alyssa Pepper
About Alyssa Pepper
Alyssa Pepper is an Emergency Planner at Herndon Solutions Group in Golden, Colorado, where she specializes in emergency preparedness and compliance with water infrastructure regulations. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Texas Christian University and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver.
Work at Herndon Solutions Group
Alyssa Pepper has been employed at Herndon Solutions Group as an Emergency Planner since 2020. In this role, she assists in the creation and facilitation of Tabletop Exercises aimed at enhancing emergency preparedness. She serves as the water lead for various emergency preparedness projects and on-call services, ensuring compliance with the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. Alyssa has developed and authored over ten Emergency Response Plans to meet the requirements of this legislation.
Education and Expertise
Alyssa Pepper holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Political Science, and Energy Technology and Management from Texas Christian University, where she studied from 2013 to 2017. She furthered her education at the University of Colorado Denver, earning a Master of Public Administration with a focus on Emergency Management and Homeland Security from 2019 to 2021. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in emergency planning and management.
Background
Alyssa Pepper began her academic journey at Los Alamitos High School, graduating in 2013. She then attended Texas Christian University, where she worked as a Desk Assistant for nine months during her studies. After completing her undergraduate degree, she worked as a GIS Analyst at Purple Land Management from 2017 to 2020. Prior to her current role, she also interned in Geospatial Management at Southern California Edison in 2016.
Achievements
Alyssa Pepper has made significant contributions to emergency management through her work at Herndon Solutions Group. She created the American Water Works Association Resource Typing Tool, which aids in utility resource management. Additionally, she provides geographic information systems support for projects involving the Bureau of Land Management, Department of Interior, and National Park Service, showcasing her expertise in GIS applications within emergency preparedness.