Nicholas Dao
About Nicholas Dao
Nicholas Dao serves as the Site Planning Lead at Hagerty Consulting, where he manages long-term planning for a mass vaccination site in Maryland. He also holds a position as a Disaster Action Team Duty Officer with the American Red Cross in California.
Work at Hagerty
Nicholas Dao has served as the Site Planning Lead at Hagerty Consulting since 2021. In this role, he leads long-term planning initiatives at a mass vaccination site in Maryland. His responsibilities include focusing on staffing metrics and scheduling to ensure efficient operations. His work contributes to the overall effectiveness of the vaccination efforts in the region.
Role at American Red Cross
Since 2019, Nicholas Dao has been actively involved with the American Red Cross California Gold Country Region as a Disaster Action Team Duty Officer. Based in Davis, California, he has dedicated five years to this role, where he responds to disasters and assists in coordinating relief efforts. His experience in disaster response complements his planning expertise.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Dao earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Graduate School of Management at the same university, completing his studies from 2018 to 2020. His academic background equips him with a blend of technical and business skills.
Responsibilities in FEMA Grant Management
In his role at Hagerty Consulting, Nicholas Dao oversees the review of invoices generated by the State of Maryland. He ensures that these invoices meet the eligibility requirements for FEMA grants. This responsibility is crucial for maintaining compliance and securing funding for disaster-related initiatives.