Lisa Crow
Resilience Program Director
Phone: 301-706-3404
Email: lconnor@umaryland.edu
Areas of Expertise: Project management | Leadership coaching | Program and policy development | Business development | Strategic planning and partnerships | State and local emergency management | Response and recovery | Exercise and training | After Action Reports
Certifications and Affiliations: Certified Emergency Manager, International Association of Emergency Managers | Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Security Assessment & Management, 2011, Towson University
Education: Master of Science, Integrated Homeland Security Management, 2011, Towson University | Bachelor of Science, Sociology & Anthropology, Concentration in Criminal Justice, 2008, Towson University
About Lisa
The events of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina deeply impacted me in ways I didn’t fully understand at the time, but they ultimately shaped my desire to pursue a career in public service. As an undergraduate student, I knew I wanted to make a difference, but none of the traditional paths felt quite right. I was looking for a way to blend my diverse interests and collaborate across disciplines. Interning for two jurisdictions in Maryland helped solidify my direction, and from there, everything fell into place. One of the most impactful experiences I’ve had at CHHS was working on the response and recovery efforts for the 2016 and 2018 Historic Ellicott City Floods. Applying lessons learned from the first event to the second gave me a deeper understanding of how to navigate complex local, state, and federal processes to support communities in need. That experience has been invaluable in helping clients through all phases of emergency management. CHHS has been an incredible place to grow my career, surrounded by smart, fun, and supportive colleagues who all share a passion for making the world a better place while bringing their unique strengths to the table.
What would you like clients to know about you?
I’m willing to investigate and dig into the core of the issues. My goal is to develop permanent solutions for sustained success, not quick fixes.
What’s one project or achievement you’re especially proud of?
Being part of the response and recovery to the 2016 and 2018 Historic Ellicott City Floods.
What’s something most people don’t know about you?
Both of my grandmothers were valedictorians.
