Steve Peterson, Cem
About Steve Peterson, Cem
Steve Peterson is an Emergency Management Specialist with over a decade of experience at the National Institutes of Health. He has contributed to policy frameworks that integrate social media into emergency management and has served as Co-Chair of the Department of Homeland Security Social Media Working Group.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Steve Peterson has been employed as an Emergency Management Specialist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2011. His role involves developing and implementing emergency management strategies within the organization. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, Peterson has contributed to enhancing the NIH's preparedness and response capabilities over his 13 years of service.
Education and Expertise
Steve Peterson studied at the University of Maryland Global Campus, where he completed his Bachelor's degree from 1999 to 2001. His education has provided him with a solid foundation in emergency management principles. Additionally, he earned the Certified Emergency Manager designation from the International Association of Emergency Managers in 2019, further establishing his expertise in the field.
Background
Before his current position at the NIH, Steve Peterson served as the Past Co-Chair of the Department of Homeland Security Social Media Working Group for Emergency Services and Disaster Management. This role allowed him to influence emergency management practices at a national level, focusing on integrating social media into emergency response strategies.
Contributions to Emergency Management
Steve Peterson has contributed to the development of policy frameworks that incorporate social media into emergency management strategies. He has focused on exploring the unrealized potential of social media to enhance future emergency management operations, aiming to improve communication and coordination during emergencies.