Kelly Isham
About Kelly Isham
Kelly Isham serves as the Emergency Preparedness Program Manager and Safety Officer for the Municipality of Anchorage since 2022, bringing extensive experience in emergency management and public health. With a diverse background that includes roles at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Team Rubicon, Isham has developed a strong foundation in emergency preparedness and response.
Work at Municipality of Anchorage
Kelly Isham serves as the Emergency Preparedness Program Manager and Safety Officer at the Municipality of Anchorage. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to emergency management and safety initiatives in Anchorage, Alaska. Prior to her current role, she worked as the Community Systems Program Manager within the Anchorage Health Department from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Isham completed her high school education at Kenai Central High School, earning a diploma from 1998 to 2002. She furthered her education at the University of Alaska Anchorage, where she obtained an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree from 2003 to 2006. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in emergency management and public health.
Background in Emergency Management
Kelly Isham has a diverse background in emergency management, having worked in various capacities since 2009. She has held positions such as Operations Officer and Operations Branch Director at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she served as an Emergency Management Planner at AECOM and has been involved with Team Rubicon in multiple roles since 2014.
Professional Experience at Team Rubicon
At Team Rubicon, Kelly Isham has held several key positions, including Acting Planning Lead for the PNW Geographic Area Team and Deputy Planning Lead for the West Branch. Her involvement with Team Rubicon spans from 2014 to the present, showcasing her commitment to disaster response and community service.
Roles in Public Health
Kelly Isham has significant experience in public health, having worked as a Health Program Manager II and Covid-19 Vaccine Manager for the State of Alaska's Division of Public Health in 2021. She also served as Program Coordinator 1 at the same division from 2020 to 2021, focusing on health program management and coordination.