Nicole Morales
About Nicole Morales
Nicole Morales serves as the Deputy Director of Preparedness and Response, where she has played significant roles in various emergency management operations, including the COVID-19 response in California and hurricane planning in Florida.
Current Role at Hagerty Consulting
Nicole Morales serves as the Deputy Director of Preparedness and Response at Hagerty Consulting. She has held this position since 2020, working primarily in New Orleans, LA, and San Diego, CA. In her current role, she focuses on enhancing preparedness strategies and response operations, ensuring effective management during emergencies.
Experience in COVID-19 Response
Morales served as the Deputy Project Manager for the State of California's COVID-19 and humanitarian response operation in Southern California. This role involved coordinating efforts to address the challenges posed by the pandemic, demonstrating her capability in crisis management and public health response.
Previous Employment at Hagerty Consulting
Prior to her current role, Morales worked at Hagerty Consulting as a Senior Managing Associate from 2017 to 2019 in Washington, DC. During this time, she contributed to various projects focused on emergency management and preparedness, leveraging her expertise in the field.
Background in Federal Agencies
Morales has extensive experience working with federal agencies. She was employed at Booz Allen Hamilton in various roles, including work with the U.S. Department of State and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from 2011 to 2017. Additionally, she worked as a Federal Relations Analyst for the State of Louisiana and as a Democracy and Human Rights Analyst at the U.S. Department of State.
Role in Hurricane Preparedness
During the 2020 hurricane season, Morales played a key role in planning for evacuations and sheltering in Florida, particularly in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Her involvement in this critical planning phase highlighted her skills in managing complex emergency situations.