Audrey Gray
About Audrey Gray
Audrey Gray serves as the Emergency Programs Manager for the Municipality of Anchorage, where she has worked since 2019, focusing on emergency preparedness initiatives. She has a background in education and holds a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University.
Work at Municipality of Anchorage
Audrey Gray serves as the Emergency Programs Manager at the Municipality of Anchorage since 2019. In this role, she has developed and implemented comprehensive emergency preparedness plans and policies tailored for the community. Gray has facilitated both large-scale virtual and in-person meetings, focusing on enhancing community engagement in emergency preparedness initiatives. She has also managed budgets derived from grant funds to improve public health preparedness programs, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to meet community needs.
Education and Expertise
Audrey Gray earned her Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from Colorado State University, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in the scientific principles relevant to public health and emergency management. Her expertise encompasses strategic advisement on public information campaigns related to emergency management, allowing her to effectively communicate critical information to the community.
Background
Prior to her current position, Audrey Gray worked with the Peace Corps as a Secondary Science Teacher in Ifakara, Tanzania, from 2000 to 2002. This experience contributed to her skills in coordination and community engagement, which she later applied in her emergency management role. Her international experience has informed her approach to community response and recovery efforts in Anchorage.
Achievements
In her role as Emergency Programs Manager, Audrey Gray has played a key role in coordinating with partner agencies and businesses to achieve community emergency response and recovery goals. Her efforts in managing budgets from grant funds have significantly enhanced public health preparedness programs in the Municipality of Anchorage. Additionally, her facilitation of community meetings has advanced local initiatives aimed at improving emergency preparedness.