Rochelle Johnson

Emergency management and disaster recovery professional with over 9 years of progressive experience supporting federal, state, and local response and recovery operations. Proven expertise in FEMA Public Assistance (PA) program delivery, financial tracking and budgeting, grant compliance, and large-scale incident management. Adept at managing complex recovery projects from damage assessment through closeout, developing FEMA Project Worksheets, and advising stakeholders on policy and eligibility requirements.

Strong background in data-driven decision-making using EcoSys, eSuite, and federal reporting systems, with demonstrated leadership in high-tempo, multi-agency environments.

FEMA PA Program Delivery Manager - FEMA - Tampa Bay, FL

(2024-11 - 2026-01)

Supported local governments and non-profits in recovery from natural disasters by administering federal funding programs, specifically the FEMA Public Assistance (PA) program.

• Managed the end-to-end administrative process, collecting and organizing critical documentation including damage reports, financial records, and maintenance logs.
• Performed Financial Tracking & Budgeting through EcoSys to manage grant funding lifecycles and ensure project costs aligned with established budgets.
• Advised clients on FEMA PA policy and compliance rules, formulated Project Worksheets (PWs), and integrated with the Cost Estimating Format (CEF) to validate accurate Scopes of Work (SOW).
• Led cross-functional teams and facilitated stakeholder meetings to align project objectives with community needs and regulatory requirements.

Data Analyst / Direct Housing Logistics (Disaster Management & Response) - Incident Management - Springfield, IL

(2024-01 - 2025-01)

• Assisted with disaster recovery operations following Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, ensuring applicant projects met quality standards via SIR QASP reviews.
• Utilized EcoSys as a centralized, data-driven platform to manage recovery projects, control budgets during crises, and plan for risk mitigation.
• Served as Finance Unit Leader on the Incident Management Team (IMT), utilizing eSuite to manage finance, check-in, compensation, and procurement.
• Led a field assessment team identifying primary and secondary electrical facility damage and patrolling distribution lines.

Operational Liaison / Chief Planning Officer - SW Border Bus Response - Springfield, IL

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Oversaw Data, Situation, Documentation, and Medical Field Support units, ensuring smooth operations for the New Arrivals Mission.
• Utilized EcoSys Enterprise Project Performance (EPP) software to bridge strategic planning and project execution, streamlining operations across 1,000+ contractors.
• Spearheaded logistics for a 365/24-hour bus system supporting over 5,000 individuals while establishing specialized housing, medical, and food divisions.

Director of Housing / Program Director - Housing For Harvey (Grant with the City of Houston) - Houston, TX

(2017-10 - 2018-08)

• Assisted disaster-affected families in identifying and obtaining available benefits and community resources using HMIS database training.
• Audited team productivity for 10 case managers, prepared monthly program reports, and maintained grant budget and payroll reports.
• Initiated partnerships with Public Assistance Specialists that successfully increased 406 Mitigation opportunities.

PRN Reservist / Case Manager - National Emergency Management & Response - San Antonio, TX

(2016-01)

• Provided immediate and long-term support to disaster survivors, conducting rapid needs assessments, documenting services in DRD databases, and connecting families to essential resources.
• Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA and confidentiality policies while briefing group supervisors on active deployment parameters.

Master of Business Administration - MBA - Texas A&M University Laredo, TX