Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy

Tulane awarded grant to strengthen resilience of disaster-prone communities The Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy (DRLA), a program of the Tulane University School of Social Work, has a received a $750,000 award from the Walmart Foundation to help empower vulnerable L

Based in New York City, NYU Langone, one of the nation's premier academic medical centers devoted to patient care, education, and research is are offering qualified individuals the opportunity to participate in its Emergency Management + Enterprise Resilience (EM+ER) Fellowship Program. The mission of the program is to prepare rising talent with a passion for emergency management for experience in the career fields of emergency management, public health preparedness, and healthcare preparedness.

Through this one year, full-time salaried program, Fellow will support and own projects with an increasing level of responsibility and will become involved with a broad range of preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery efforts, while being mentored by EM+ER's departmental leadership. More details are provided in this link: https://veoci.com/v/p/form/6rhws5takcf3

DRLA is pleased to share the following unique opportunity for its students and alumni. FEMA’s Recovery Recruitment Council Honors Black History Month with "Increasing Diversity In the Workplace" on Tuesday, February 22, from 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM (CT).

This recruitment event will highlight diverse leaders and career opportunities and will feature a resume workshop for professionals to learn strategic techniques in preparing a federal resume.

Please join them to learn about the equitable services that FEMA provides to disaster impacted individuals and communities, and how you might use your talents to support their growing workforce.
Zoom Link: https://fema.zoomgov.com/j/1601957092
Meeting ID: 160 195 7092
Passcode: 833219

The most recent issue of The Tulanian featured our Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy by the numbers. Here's an infographic about this exceptional program, and access to the full magazine is available here:https://tulanian.tulane.edu/sites/default/files/2022-01/Tulanian-W2022.pdf

Dr. Reggie Ferreira is among the mental health experts who spoke to to CBC coping with the never-ending, evolving circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.

'No end in sight': How to persevere through another pandemic wave | CBC News Omicron emerged at the end of November, causing already fragile morales to shatter. Nearly two years after the pandemic was declared, people have moved from, "How will I get through this?" to "When is this pandemic ever going end?"

All communities are vulnerable to climate change impacts, and some have increased vulnerabilities due to limited access to resources and opportunities. Looking at climate resilience through the lens of equity can help address these disproportionate impacts and dismantle barriers to preparedness and response. This will help ensure all communities employ policies and processes that make sense for them and where all can participate and thrive. As such, the Tulane University School of Social Work has invited a variety of leaders to speak about their approaches to "Equitable Adaptation and Climate Resilience" at the January Elk Place Health Spot. Join us for this virtual panel discussion on Thursday, January 27, 2022 from noon to 1:30 pm CT.

Registration below is required.
https://tulane.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_89SK8L2sT8uvog7RSif4Eg

Dr. Reggie Ferreira, DRLA Director, spoke to Verywell about studies indicating that an increase in temperature can result in changes in mood, anxiety disorders, and potential su***de.

The full article can be accessed via the link below.

Impact of Climate Change on Mental Health Goes Beyond Anxiety Research shows that climate change can cause depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and serious mood disorders. Here's why that happens.

As we continue to share our expertise and innovation in addressing climate change and disasters with their subsequent impacts, DRLA has launched its first Spring Institute for graduate and professional students at Tulane University. The course, entitled “Climate X JEDI,” will imbue justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity (JEDI) into information on climate change and its effects.

More details about this opportunity are included in the link below.

TSSW’s Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy to Host Climate X JEDI Spring Institute | Tulane School of Social Work As it continues to share its expertise and innovation in addressing climate change and disasters with their subsequent impacts, the Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy has launched its first Spring Institute for graduate and professional students at Tulane University. The course, entitled “Clim...

Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network interviewed DRLA Fellow Dr. Alessandra Jerolleman for "Compassion, Grieving and Being Human: The Path through Recovery with Justice."

Dr. Jerolleman provides insight on multiple stressors, mapping, metrics, the future of disaster recovery, self-care, and equity. The full article can be accessed at the link below.

Compassion, Grieving and Being Human: The Path through Recovery with Justice - An Interview with Dr. Alessandra Jerolleman - Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network Interview with Dr. Alessandra Jerolleman and talk about recovery and justice and what changes need to be made to better represent all in the path of wildfire recovery.

Join the Resilient Nation Partnership Network, FEMA, NASA, and leaders across resilience, climate, and equity as in promotion of climate action throughout October. The four-week "Alliances for Climate Action" event will host opportunities for partners to engage with industry peers and identify future collaborative opportunities to advance climate action within our work to create a more resilient nation. The virtual series will occur every Wednesday, beginning October 6, from 12-2 pm ET, and more information can be found in the upcoming events listing here:

"Alliances for Climate Action" Virtual Forum Series The Resilient Nation Partnership Network, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the ...

With their expertise in , DRLA Director Dr. Reggie Ferreira along with TSSW Dean Patrick Bordnick, and DSW Program Director Dr. Tonya Hansel offer explanations for what people are experiencing and how they can best look after their well-being in the aftermath of disasters.

Mental health experts offer coping tips for well-being after storms and other disasters Loss, uncertainty and stress weigh heavily on individuals who have been affected by disasters like named storms and wildfires.