Our Impact
We are committed to delivering robust support to graduate students in the hazards and disaster field to build a future cohort of professionals, mentors, academics, and researchers who can address inequities and make fair and swift response possible for our communities. Our initial focus is on delivering robust professional development support to minority graduate students who are historically underrepresented in careers related to hazards and disasters. Our work empowers the diverse next generation of professionals, academics, and researchers as leaders who are well-equipped to facilitate meaningful social change on complex issues of inequity. Ultimately, our aim is to prioritize the lived experiences and expertise of marginalized communities in solidarity with their pursuit of disaster risk reduction and environmental justice.
Jennifer Blanks
Ph.D. Candidate
Texas A & M University
Urban and Regional Science
Dr. Oronde Drakes
BAF Alumnus
University of Iowa
U.S. Geological Survey
Ciara Horne
Ph.D. Candidate
University of Virginia
Civil Engineering
Hurricane Harvey and Administrative Burden
Hurricane Harvey and Administrative Burden
Hurricane Harvey and Administrative Burden
Natasha Malmin, MPH, Ph D.
Georgia State University
Factors Influencing Hurricane Evacuations
Hurricane Harvey and Administrative Burden
Hurricane Harvey and Administrative Burden
Valerie Washington, Ph.D. Candidate
University of Michigan
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Help support a BAF Fellow
This year, our campaign aims to raise $4,500—the cost of supporting one Fellow's participation in professional development workshops for one academic year.