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Alexander Yesnik, CEM

Alexander Yesnik, CEM

Executive Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    National security and business resilience professional with 18 years of experience leading teams at the Department of Justice, FEMA, and the White House to prepare for emergencies and ensure critical work continues.

  • Education

    • George Mason University School of Law

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      Juris Doctor (J.D.)

    • WashU At Brookings

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      Certificate in Public Leadership

    • Washington University in St. Louis

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      Bachelor of Arts (A.B.)

    • Georgetown University

      2006 - 2009
      Master of Arts (M.A.)

  • Experience

    • The Student Web Awards

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2005
      Executive Director

    • Rรฉalise Design

      Feb 2002 - Jan 2006
      President and Sole Proprietor

    • American Red Cross of the National Capital Area

      Feb 2006 - Mar 2008
      Mass Care Response Lead and Disaster Preparedness Volunteer

    • General Dynamics Information Technology

      Aug 2006 - Feb 2008
      Emergency Management Specialist

    • Arlington County Police Department

      Dec 2006 - Jul 2013
      Auxiliary Police Officer (Volunteer)

    • U.S. Department of Justice

      Feb 2008 - Jul 2010
      National Emergency Management Coordinator (EOUSA)

    • FEMA

      Aug 2010 - Dec 2020

      • Branch Chief, National Exercise Division

        May 2016 - Dec 2020

      • Deputy Director, Preparedness Integration and Coordination

        Jul 2013 - May 2016

      • Senior Emergency Management Specialist, Office of National Capital Region Coordination

        Aug 2010 - Jul 2013

    • The Brookings Institution

      Jan 2012 - Aug 2012
      Legis Congressional Fellow

    • National Security Law Journal

      Apr 2013 - May 2015
      Editor-in-Chief (2014-2015); Managing Editor (2013-2014)

    • Executive Office of the President

      Dec 2020 - now
      Director, Contingency Operations Division

    • George Mason University - Antonin Scalia Law School

      Jan 2023 - now
      Adjunct Professor

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)

      International Association of Emergency Managers
      Mar 2011