
Timeline
About me
Empowering 911 Professionals through Training & Continued Education | Passionate Advocate for Lifesaving Excellence
Education

University of new hampshire
2009 - 2012Bachelor's degree justice studies, sociology
University of new hampshire
2009 - 2012Bachelor's degree criminal justice/safety studies
Suffolk university
2008 - 2009Criminal justice
Suffolk university
2008 - 2009Criminology
Ipswich high school
2004 - 2008
Suffolk university
2012 - 2013History
Experience

Unh police
Jul 2012 - Jul 2013Dispatcher
North shore regional 911
Jul 2013 - nowKey Responsibilities:Develop and maintain training curricula for new hires and ongoing professional development for current employees, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.Oversee the Communications Training Officer (CTO) program, providing guidance and support to CTOs to ensure consistency and effectiveness in training delivery.Lead the quality assurance process, conducting evaluations and assessments to ensure adherence to industry standards and identify areas for improvement.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify training needs and develop targeted training solutions to address them.Stay up-to-date on industry trends and advancements in emergency response procedures and technology, integrating relevant updates into training programs as needed.Provide coaching and mentorship to personnel to support their professional growth and development. Show less
Training And Quality Assurance Coordinator
Sept 2020 - nowTraining Supervisor
Sept 2018 - Sept 2020Telecommunicator Supervisor
Apr 2017 - Sept 2018Telecomunicator
Jul 2013 - Apr 2017

Essex police
Apr 2014 - Jul 2017Reserve officer
Massachusetts telecommunicator emergency response taskforce
Dec 2022 - nowState coordinatorThe Massachusetts TERT program has been developed in partnership with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), the State 911 Department, the Statewide Office of Public Safety Interoperability (SIEC), and the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (MassNENA).The Massachusetts TERT program is a team of certified and credentialed public safety telecommunications who respond, relieve, assist, and/or augment PSAPs affected by manmade or natural disasters. Show less
Licenses & Certifications

Next generation 911 call works
Massachusetts state 911
Communication center manager program (ccm)
Fitch & associates, llc
Assisting individuals in crisis
International critical incident stress foundation, inc.
Communications training officer
Apco international
Agency instructor
Apco international
Alice instructor
Alice training
Communications training officer instructor
Apco international
Emergency medical dispatch instructor
Apco international
Emergency medical dispatcher
Apco international
Cpr & aed
American heart association
Group crisis intervention
International critical incident stress foundation, inc.
Fire service communications
Apco international
Public safety telecommunicator
Apco international
Communications unit leader (coml)
FemaOct 2022
Public safety telecommunicator i instructor
Apco international
Registered public-safety leader (rpl)
Apco internationalFeb 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Katrina Shamshak, RPLCitation for Outstanding Performance Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Aug 2023 The Commonwealth Citation for Outstanding Performance is awarded to individuals or groups of employees to recognize their extraordinary contributions to their agency.
Volunteer Experience
Member
Issued by NJTI-TERT Committee on Mar 2024
Associated with Katrina Shamshak, RPLBoard Member at Large
Issued by ATLANTIC CHAPTER APCO INC on Nov 2023
Associated with Katrina Shamshak, RPLSDC Core Competencies and Minimum Training Standards for PSTs Committee
Issued by APCO International on Mar 2023
Associated with Katrina Shamshak, RPLNewsletter Editor
Issued by Massachusetts Communications Supervisors Association on Jan 2022
Associated with Katrina Shamshak, RPLTraining Coordinator
Issued by Massachusetts Communications Supervisors Association on Jun 2023
Associated with Katrina Shamshak, RPLEvent Coordinator
Issued by Massachusetts Communications Supervisors Association on Jun 2022
Associated with Katrina Shamshak, RPLPSAP Leadership Scholarship Review Committee
Issued by Massachusetts Communications Supervisors Association on May 2023
Associated with Katrina Shamshak, RPLTraining Committee
Issued by ATLANTIC CHAPTER APCO INC on Jan 2022
Associated with Katrina Shamshak, RPLTraining Committee
Issued by Massachusetts Communications Supervisors Association on Oct 2021
Associated with Katrina Shamshak, RPLTraining Committee Co Chair
Issued by ATLANTIC CHAPTER APCO INC on Oct 2022
Associated with Katrina Shamshak, RPL
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