THP 30: Elizabeth Basnett

Program: Emergency & Disaster Management
Current Position: Deputy Director of Emergency Management, Callaway County Emergency Management Agency
Hometown: Columbia, MO

“Liz is the kind of student you love to see in your classes because she is always so engaged and open to new learning experiences. She takes advantage of every additional learning opportunity possible with an open mind and open ears, embodying the Georgetown value of ‘Contemplation in Action.’” - Joelle MIles, EDM Program Director

How will education in your field will change over the next decade?
The field of emergency management will demand more technical knowledge of all types of hazards, along with a greater emphasis on critical thinking skills. Fostering and developing these two aspects will promote much more effective emergency management practices moving into the future.

What has been your most unique learning experience?
My most unique learning experience was during our first intensive in D.C., when Admiral [Thad] Allen came to speak to our class. In that moment, I knew that this program was going to change the course of my life.