Steven Jensen is an expert in emergency services leadership and the emerging patterns of globalized disaster risk management and serves as a science advisor to the American Red Cross in disaster risk management. He has more than 30 years of field experience in a variety of international and U.S. disaster risk management settings. He holds a doctoral degree in Public Policy from the University of Southern California, an MS in Emergency Management from California State University, and a BS in International Studies from Whitworth University.Dr. Jensen earned his Doctoral degree in Public Policy from the University of Southern California. His MS in Emergency Management was received from California State University, and BS in International Studies from Whitworth University. Additionally, he serves as a science advisor to the American Red Cross in disaster risk management.