Clifford Oliver

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Mr. Oliver is an Adjunct Associate Professor within University of Maryland University College's (UMUC) School of Undergraduate Studies, in the Fire Science, Homeland Security, and Emergency Management Program. Mr. Oliver is the author of UMUC's EMGT 404, Planning and Response for Catastrophes and as such is the Course Chair and lead course instructor.

Mr. Oliver is currently Director of Acquisition Program and Planning for the Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). He is a member of the federal Senior Executive Service (SES) and has 25 years experience in national and homeland security, emergency management as well as counterintelligence and counterterrorism.

Cliff holds both BS and MS degrees from the University of Maryland and is actively seeking his PhD. Additionally, he has earned the following professional designations: Certified Business Continuity Professional (DRII), Certified Emergency Manager (IAEM) and previously served a three year elected term on DRII's Certification Commission. During in his career he has been an instructor for FEMA's Emergency Management Institute.

Cliff enjoys volunteer work. He served as a volunteer domestic preparedness advisor to the City of Annapolis, Maryland where he prepared the City's first ever All-Hazards Comprehensive Risk Assessment and provided critical advise to the City during Hurricane Isabel in 2007.

Cliff lives near Annapolis, Maryland with his wife and daughter.

Note: This book is the work of the author reflects his authorship and was not approved by FEMA, DHS, or the Federal Government.