I step into this year with a deep sense of responsibility. To the Fellows who trusted me with their vote, to the legacy of Bill Anderson, and to the communities whose lives and futures shape why this work matters.
This summer, I spent six weeks in Greenville, North Carolina, as a Coastal Hazards, Economic Prosperity, and Resilience (CHEER) Summer Scholar.
I spent this summer in Eastern North Carolina asking emergency managers, non-profit directors, and community leaders a question that made some of them squirm: “Are you trustworthy?”
We are thrilled to announce that members of the ARISE-US Network will be joining forces with the Bill Anderson Fund as an Event Partner for the ninth annual BAF Disaster Dash 5K!
I’m so pleased to announce a momentous BAF step forward, as Dr. Nnenia Campbell has stepped up from being the Bill Anderson Fund Deputy Director to becoming the Bill Anderson Fund Executive Director effective July 1, 2023! Let me say that it has been such a rewarding pleasure to watch Nnenia develop from being that new PhD … Read more
In 2014, just seven months after Bill’s passing, through the embrace of Dr. Lori Peek and the Natural Hazards Center I was able to formally introduce the William Averette Anderson Fund for Hazards and Disaster Mitigation, Education and Research, aka The Bill Anderson Fund / BAF, a charitable organization, to the participants of the Natural … Read more
Earlier this week, we received the news that beloved pillar in the field—Dennis Mileti—died of COVID-19 complications on January 30, 2021 at the age of 75. Our founder, Norma Doneghy Anderson, had these words to share about Dennis: Dennis was a stellar teacher, professor, researcher, coach, counselor, Bill Anderson Fund Board Member and my personal … Read more
