Ryan Miller, Pmp, Arm E
About Ryan Miller, Pmp, Arm E
Ryan Miller is a Lecturer in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at The George Washington University and has extensive experience in emergency management, having served as Director of the Office of Emergency Management for Howard County Government. He also leads organizational resilience initiatives at Edwards Performance Solutions and has authored a white paper with FEMA on disaster planning.
Work at The George Washington University
Ryan Miller has been a Lecturer in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at The George Washington University since 2015. He teaches graduate students in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. His role involves imparting knowledge in engineering management, particularly focusing on crisis, emergency, and risk management. Miller's academic contributions are complemented by his extensive professional experience in emergency management.
Professional Experience in Emergency Management
Ryan Miller served in various capacities at Howard County Government from 1996 to 2019. He began as a Firefighter Paramedic and progressed to Deputy Director of the Office of Emergency Management, ultimately becoming the Director. During his tenure, he directed response and recovery efforts during the catastrophic flash floods in Ellicott City in 2016 and 2018, which garnered national recognition from FEMA. He currently holds the position of Organizational Resilience - Solution Area Lead at Edwards Performance Solutions since 2023.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Ryan Miller earned a Master's degree in Engineering Management with a focus on Crisis, Emergency, and Risk Management from The George Washington University, studying from 2000 to 2003. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Health Services Management from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, completed from 1994 to 1999. Additionally, he participated in Leadership Howard County's Premier Class of 2014, enhancing his leadership skills.
Consulting and Advisory Roles
Ryan Miller founded Critical Functions LLC, a consulting firm that specializes in business continuity and enterprise risk management, particularly within aerospace and defense manufacturing. He has also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University from 2008 to 2016 and as an External Advisory Board Member at Millersville University of Pennsylvania from 2011 to 2016. His work includes collaborating with CEOs across various industries to improve organizational resilience and risk management strategies.
Contributions to Emergency Management Policy
Ryan Miller has been actively involved in emergency management policy through his role on the Maryland Governor's Emergency Management Advisory Council (GEMAC) since 2020. He has authored a white paper in collaboration with FEMA, detailing lessons learned from pre-disaster planning and capacity-building efforts. His contributions aim to enhance emergency management practices and policies at both state and national levels.