HMI - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Emergency Management Specialist Instructor
Job Titles:
- Planning Section Chief / Instructor
Job Titles:
- Emergency Management Training Specialist
Jenelle Masterson has served in the public safety and homeland security sector for over 20 years, including local level emergency management, response, and volunteer experience. While managing an all-hazards emergency management program for three cities in the San Francisco Bay Area, she was responsible for emergency planning, training and exercise, EOC management, and disaster recovery. With a project management background, Jenelle is known for facilitating complex planning processes among cross functional teams including the development of Local Hazard Mitigation Plans, Continuity of Operations Plans, Crisis Communications Plans, and other emergency annexes. Jenelle is passionate about empowering teams and individuals to utilize their strengths to create a culture of resilience throughout their networks. She has served in senior planning section positions for winter storms, wildfires, planned events, and the COVID-19 pandemic response. She led her agency in FEMA's public assistance grant application process following severe winter storms, and is responsible for receiving and managing private and federal grant funding awards in excess of $1.5 million. As a lifelong learner, Jenelle graduated from FEMA's National Emergency Management Advanced Academy, and is a Certified Emergency Manager by the International Association of Emergency Managers.
Ryan Leslie comes to us with 20 years of experience. Ryan has gained knowledge from around the globe as he started his career with the Air Force as a Firefighter/EMT and finished his time with the Department of Defense, completing two years as a civilian contractor in Iraq. After working as a Paramedic in Stockton, California, Ryan soon found his hidden passion was every aspect of emergency medicine. Ryan currently works for the local Fire Protection District as a firefighter paramedic. Ryan holds an Associate in Emergency Medical Services and is finishing his Bachelors in Emergency Medical Administration. Ryan spends time off listening to a podcast or reading up on the latest research in the EMS world, and Ryan's true passion is being able to pass that knowledge on to the current and next generations of medical professionals. Ryan currently works as a faculty instructor at Yuba College, helping build a strong foundation for you and the students.
Ryan specializes in teaching Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Life Support, and Basic Life Support. Ryan is passionate about these subjects knowing that anyone of his students could be caring for his family or him in the future. With the ever-changing of advanced medical treatment, Ryan takes pride in the ability to pass on that knowledge to generations to come
Job Titles:
- Certified SCBA Technician