Emergency Management Coordinator
City of Los Angeles Dept. of Recreation and Parks
Alhambra, California
Monica has 18 years of experience in recreation, with a deep commitment to community resilience. As the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Los Angeles, she leads mass care and sheltering efforts, including opening cooling centers during heatwaves and Augmented Winter Shelters for the unhoused during colder months. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Monica provided critical sheltering for the unhoused and developed COVID mitigation guidance for recreation facility managers. With a BA in Sociology and certification in Emergency Management, Monica specializes in preparing and responding to climate emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of Los Angeles residents.
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From Heatwaves to Hurricanes: Responding to Climate’s Impact on Recreation Programs.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM PST