L.E.E.D WITH JOY - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Principal Consultant
• Interdisciplinary Multi - Hazard Research Scientist

Joy Semien is an Interdisciplinary Multi-hazard Research Scientist and Community Capacity Builder who currently studies as a Doctoral Candidate at Texas A & M University. Her degree is in Urban and Regional Science with a Hazard Reduction and Recovery focus. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Dillard University (2015) in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Joy also holds a Masters's Degree from Texas Southern University (2017) in Urban Planning and Environmental Policy, where she published the K.A.P.S. framework to train High-Risk Communities. Her research interest focuses on uniquely bridging the gaps across disciplines while exploring the intersectionality of hazards, race, and social justice. Her work is centered around developing methodologies that turn research into action to increase marginalized multi-hazard communities' ability to prepare, respond, and recover from disasters. Expertise Educational Consultant Semien, J. (2017). Developing a disaster preparedness tool kit to effectively train the community of Geismar, Louisiana in the case of a natural or anthropogenic disaster. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (1925028682).

Tutored 9th graders in Biology, Physics, and Algebra to increase STAAR test scores as well as in-classroom test scores.