James Depre

Background

About James Depre

I help to reimagine the way in which emergency plans are designed and carried out to help people and agencies throughout the nation. Editor-in-chief of the Western Student Press (Suffolk County Community College)/ Purchasing Agent / Certified in FEMA Programs / Volunteer in neighborhood emergency management program- Have 2+ years’ experience in volunteering within my community. Preparing residents for emergency situations, creating care packages, delivering essentials, and checking in on people impacted by natural disasters- have 5+ years studying and becoming certified in various emergency management programs by FEMA- Have 2+ years working on the newspaper to ensure that the newspaper was accurate, edited, organized, and informational- Have 1+ years working for a home improvement company (WindowRama) purchasing windows, doors, and skylights in which I developed knowledge on specific building materials, specs, and building codes for particular areas. Have received 10+ Awards & Honors- 2018 New York State Sheriff’s Institution Award for Suffolk County, Leadership Award (Western Student Press 2019), Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2018-2019. Involved in 5+ student affairs to influence students to become involved in campus activities and the student body government. 3+ activities to connect residents throughout the community to emergency services. Compelled to influence and inspire others in their personal and professional lives. Communication, cooperation, teamwork, inspiration, flexibility, and motivation are all of the qualities I work towards in an effort to promote efficiency and effectiveness within the working environment. I possess an associate's degree in criminal justice from Suffolk County Community College in 2019. In addition, I also graduated in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in science. I majored in criminology and minored in Homeland Security at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. My interests are in emergency management, criminal justice, and security management. I graduated in the spring of 2023 with a master's degree in emergency management from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.