Professor

Dr. Tina M. Bynum - *

TINA M. BYNUM, DM, MPA

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Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Experienced higher education professional dedicated to lifelong learning and impacting students’ educational goals seeking to apply 30 years of education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to make a positive impact through academic leadership and enhancing the student experience. Well-versed in academic accreditation, assessment, and institutional effectiveness methods and data analysis; marketing and promotional activities; budget and finance management, program research and development; curriculum development and management; faculty supervision and scheduling; classroom management; and student advising. 30 years of adult teaching experience with 16 years in higher education institutions with diverse student populations. Active community service in emergency preparedness and business continuity. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Published author and researcher. Experienced using software such as Peoplesoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SPSS to manage finances and draft technical materials including reports and research findings, and analyzing data or reports to present findings to leadership. EDUCATION

DM Colorado Technical University, Management/Homeland Security Mar 2016 Dissertation: The evolution of homeland security: A hermeneutic phenomenological exploration toward defining the term

Committee: Dr. David Levy, Chair; Dr. Nadav Morag; Dr. Kurt Heppard MPA University of Colorado Colorado Springs May 2007 Thesis: Peer Support in the Fire Service: A Case Study of its Implementation in the Colorado Springs Fire Department

Advisor: Dr. Charles Benight

MA University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Clinical Psychology 2003-2004 Candidate Thesis (transferred to MPA): First Responders, Critical Incident Stress Management and Peer Support, a comparison study of fire and police personnel Advisor: Dr. Charles Benight

BA University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Psychology May 2003 Honors Thesis: Trauma Exposure, Psychopathology, and Peer Support Program Implementation

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with High Distinction

Specialized in Trauma

AA Pikes Peak Community College, Psychology May 1995 Dr. Tina M. Bynum - 2

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Pikes Peak State College, Associate Dean (FT) Dec 2022 to Present Associate Dean/Instructor, Business, Technology, & Public Service

• Directs development, expansion, revision, improvement, and ensures the successful operation of multiple functional areas within the schools of: Early Childhood Education, Criminal Justice, Emergency Services Administration, Fire Science Technology, Paralegal Studies, and Social Work & Women’s Studies

• Manages faculty to include supervision, performance evaluations, hiring & firing, and other personnel management duties

• Leads program assessment and program review training and processes

• Serves on the HLC accreditation leadership team

• Teaches courses in emergency service administration, political science, criminal justice, and psychology

Pikes Peak State College, Online (PT) Aug 2021 to Dec 2022 Instructor, Business, Technology, & Public Service: Emergency Services Administration

• Teach courses in emergency management and public safety Tulane University, Online (PT) May 2022 to Present Associate Professor & SME, School of Professional Advancement

• Develop curriculum for homeland security, emergency management, and criminal justice

University of Maryland Global Campus (PT) Nov 2021 to Present Instructor, First-year Student Program

• Teach courses in multidisciplinary studies, business, and public safety Colorado Technical University, College of Security Studies (FT) Feb 2012 to Feb 2021 University Program Director, Dean pro tem, Regional Program Chair, Professor

• Senior leader and Provost Council member responsible for college and curriculum management of bachelor, master, and doctoral programs in criminal justice, homeland security, emergency management, and public administration

• Liaised between community organizations, partners and stakeholders, and members to promote and improve services and communication

• Recruited and hired top-level diverse faculty with expertise in security studies adding depth and talent to a highly skilled team

• Instituted community service, volunteerism, internship, and externship programs nationwide

• Developed and managed budgets for programs and laboratories. Pikes Peak Community College, Business, Public Service, & Social Science, Public Safety Management – Homeland Security Jan 2008 to Mar 2012 Adjunct Professor (PT)

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Charter Oak State College, Public Service Administration Jan 2008 to Mar 2012 Adjunct Instructor (PT)

University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Center for Homeland Security, School of Public Affairs Aug 2007 to Feb 2012

Associate Director for Operations and Education Programs, Instructor (FT)

• Created, taught, and supervised faculty for graduate and undergraduate courses in the NORAD/U.S. Northcom Homeland Security/Defense certificate program

• Managed distance learning program of on-campus and online course offerings and directed daily operations and finances of the Center

• Managed and developed undergraduate and graduate level homeland security and emergency management courses

• Conducted basic and applied research in homeland security and emergency management

• Managed education programs and financial operations

• Represented the Center and UCCS in multi-agency outreach activities to include military, police, fire, and EMS agencies at the local, state, and federal levels

• Authored and facilitated multi-agency, HSEEP & NIMS-based emergency preparedness exercises, after-action reports, and recommendations for new policies and plans Current Service Positions

• Peer Assessor, Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP), Mar 2021 – Present

• Associate Editor, Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

(JHSEM), Sep 2022 – Present

• Advisor, Council for the Accreditation of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Education, Nov 2023 – Present

• Collaborator, FEMA Regions 8/9 Higher Education – Western-Pacific Collaborative Working Group, June 2023 – Present

• Member, Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS), University and Agency Partnership Program (UAPP), Aug 2007 – Present

• HSEEP Exercise Practitioner (MEPP training 2024-2025 scheduled), July 2008 – Present

Teaching Style

• Foster a classroom environment conducive to learning and building character

• Present courses to undergraduate students and create lesson plans, tests, and assignments to assess how well students retain class material

• Employ different teaching styles to meet the needs of a diverse student population

• Source appropriate course materials to support a variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways

• Tutor and coach students to help them achieve personal and academic goals. Dr. Tina M. Bynum - 4

Doctoral Students Advised

• Arthur Simental, Working title: Systems applications in emergency management, Currently advising

• Gene Katz, Managerial improvements the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board needs to support evidence-based practice in offender treatment, Jan 2021 University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Trauma Health and Hazards Center Jan 2001 to Mar 2005

Associate Director/Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology

• Originated and developed program, wrote training manual, and educated emergency responders (law enforcement and fire) in job-related stress/trauma and intervention methods

• Co-authored and managed a $440,000 NSF grant research project focusing on national emergency preparedness, response, and recovery for short-fused warning weather disasters and terrorism warning systems

• Developed and administered budgets as part of overall financial leadership

• Promoted partnerships and drove growth by reaching out to local and regional businesses

• Arranged business review meetings for senior leadership and community organizations through collaboration with joint operation and steering teams RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Dissertation, Colorado Technical University, Colorado Springs 2016 Doctoral Dissertation (Feb 2016): The evolution of homeland security: A hermeneutic phenomenological exploration toward defining the term. Advisor: Dr. David Levy, Dr. Nadav Morag

• Explored the discourse of definitions and management standards exhibited in core homeland security and emergency management texts

• Explored the evolution across texts using a hermeneutic-phenomenological interpretive analysis

• Uncovered the complexities in describing homeland security and emergency management using a qualitative textual interpretation of open-source government documents

FEMA Region 8 (Nov 2023 – Present). Co-Principal Investigator: An examination of emergency management workforce job postings and undergraduate degree program alignment analysis.

FEMA Region 8 (Oct 2021 – Mar 2023). Co-Principal Investigator: Region 8 Climate Adaptation Strategy Identification & Community Outreach Study. Dr. Tina M. Bynum - 5

University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Center for Homeland Security (Oct 2011 – Feb 2012): Principal Investigator: Investigation of Local Resiliency and Preparedness Levels.

Defense Threat Reduction Agency (Mar 2010): Defense Threat Reduction Agency with United States Northern Command, Project Manager: Disaster Public Health Colloquium, Colorado Springs, CO.

Air Force Office of Scientific Research (Mar 2010): University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Center for Homeland Security, Project Manager: Homeland Security Academic Program Evaluation, Center for Homeland Security and NORAD/US NORTHCOM.

University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Center for Homeland Security (Nov 2008), Principal Investigator: Education to Career: An Analysis of the Development of a Professional Workforce in the Homeland Security Field. University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Trauma Health and Hazards Center (2003-2007), Peer Support in the Fire Service: A Case Study of its Implementation in the Colorado Springs Fire Department, Master's Thesis, School of Public Affairs. University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Trauma Health and Hazards Center (2002-2003), Trauma Exposure, Psychopathology, and Peer Support Program Implementation, Undergraduate Honors Thesis, Department of Psychology. Network Information and Space Securities Center (2002-2005), Principal Investigator: First Responders, Critical Incident Stress Management and Peer Support, a comparison study of fire and police personnel, $21,000 award. National Science Foundation (2002-2005), University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Trauma Health and Hazards Center, Project Manager: Toward Improved Weather Warning Systems, a joint effort between Geography and Psychology, $440,000 award. Natural Hazards Research and Application Information Center (2002), University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Trauma Health and Hazards Center, Research Assistant: Traumatic Experiences and Wildland Fire Evacuation, Departments of Psychology and Geography.

National Institute of Mental Health (2001-2005), University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Trauma Health and Hazards Center, Research Assistant: Coping Self-efficacy and Trauma in Motor Vehicle Accident Victims, Department of Psychology. GRANTS, HONORS & AWARDS

GRANTS

FEMA An examination of emergency management workforce job postings and undergraduate degree program alignment analysis, $10,000, Nov 2023 – Present Dr. Tina M. Bynum - 6

To analyze the emergency management workforce market with the alignment of competencies of an emergency management bachelor’s degree to determine the composition of their emergency management programs, if and what they are aligned with in the field, and what requires further development to address novel or emerging issues in the field (i.e., climate change, public health epidemics/pandemics, etc.). FEMA Region 8 Climate Adaptation Strategy Identification & Community Outreach Study,

$10,000, Oct 2021 –Mar 2023

To identify climate change adaptation strategies, barriers, challenges, and recommendations to effectively communicate preparedness practices and programs to organizations and residents of FEMA Region-8 States, 29 federally recognized tribes within these states. and special populations including refugees, immigrants/migrants including those with access and functional needs and disabilities.

Seminar in Transatlantic Civil Security, George C. Marshall Center for European Studies, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, $50,000, Cerulean Storm: An Emergency Response Exercise, July 2011

Multiple classes of the STACS program from 2008-2011 focused on networking, updates on civil security topics, sharing of lessons learned, updates on the alumni program, and tools available to graduates as well as other professional education. It joins additional alumni community of interest qevents for graduates of the center’s Program on Terrorism and Security Studies, the Seminar on Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction/Terrorism, and the former Seminar on Security, Stability, Transition, and Reconstruction programs and for counter-narcotics and illicit trafficking. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) & U.S. Northern Command, Disaster Public Health Colloquium, $50,000, March 2010

To address mass casualty treatment capabilities, coordination, and response; support requirements for a pandemic outbreak; command and control of active and reserve forces in a public health crisis; legal and ethical issues for medical response and recovery operation.

Network Information and Space Securities Center, $21,000, First Responders, Critical Incident Stress Management and Peer Support, a comparison study of fire and police personnel, 2002-2005

National Science Foundation, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Trauma Health and Hazards Center, $440,000, Project Manager: Toward Improved Weather Warning Systems, a joint effort between Geography and Psychology, 2002-2005 HONORS & AWARDS

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

• David Nichol's Scholarship Award for Excellence in Psychology 2002 Dr. Tina M. Bynum - 7

• Outstanding Graduating Senior in Psychology 2003

• Psi Chi National Honor Society Lifetime Member

Pikes Peak Community College

• Colorado Student Grant for Academic Achievement, 1993-1994

• Colorado Student Incentive Grant, 1993-1994

• JTPA Scholarship recipient, 1993-1995

• President's Honor Roll, 1994-1995

PUBLICATIONS

Books

Bynum, T., Urby, H, & Simental, A. (Mar 2023). Voluntary Organizations Assisting in Disaster: The role and impact of nonprofit organizations in disaster management. In McEntire, D., The Distributed Functions of Emergency Management and Homeland Security: An Assessment of the Responsibilities of Vital Professions in Disasters and Terrorist Attacks, CRC Press.

Simental, A. & Bynum, T. (Mar 2023). The Role of Public Health & Healthcare in Emergency Management: Preparedness, Pandemics, Present & Future Challenges post-COVID19. In McEntire, D., The Distributed Functions of Emergency Management and Homeland Security: An Assessment of the Responsibilities of Vital Professions in Disasters and Terrorist Attacks, CRC Press. Simental, A., Bynum, T., Holst, J., & Cain, W. (Feb 2022). Space Security. In Masys, A., Handbook of Security Science, Springer.

https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-319-51761-2_85-1 Bynum, T. (Nov 2017). Whistleblower or Traitor? In Logan, K. G., Homeland Security and Intelligence (2 Ed), Praeger Security Intl.

White, Bynum & Supinski (Jun 2016). Homeland Security: Safeguarding the U.S. from Domestic Catastrophic Destruction, CW Productions. Used to develop the Western Connecticut State University, Master of Science in Homeland Security program, 2022.

White, R., Markowski (Bynum), T. & Collins, K. (August 2010). The United States Department of Homeland Security: An Overview, 2nd Edition, Pearson. Journal Publications

Simental, A., Bynum, T., & Holst, J. (May 2021). Implementing Space Technology and Innovations into Homeland Security and Emergency Management Operations and Dr. Tina M. Bynum - 8

Activities. Pracademic Affairs, 1. https://www.hsaj.org/articles/17245 Required reading in the Naval Postgraduate School’s Emergency Management, Intelligence, and Methodology graduate class, 2023.

PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED LECTURES

Bynum, T., Simental, A., Khan, S., Ghosh, S, & Lillie, S. (Jun 2023). FEMA Region 8 Climate Adaptation Strategy Identification & Community Outreach Study.Presented at the FEMA Higher Education Symposium, Emergency Management Institute. Bynum, T., Simental, A., Khan, S., Ghosh, S, & Lillie, S. (20 March 2023). FEMA Region 8 Climate Adaptation Strategy Identification & Community Outreach Study.Presented to the FEMA Region 8 expanded leadership team at the Denver Federal Center. Bynum, T. & Simental, A. (Nov 2021). Space technology use among U.S. and Colorado emergency managers. Presented at the 2021 Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security University & Agency Partnership Program Education Summit.

Bynum, T., Simental, A., & Holst, J. (Nov 2020). Emerging Technologies: Space Technology

- Reshaping Approaches to Homeland Security, Emergency Management and Response. Presented at the annual CHDS/UAPP Homeland Defense & Security Education Summit, Virtual conference.

Bynum, T. (Oct 2014). Colorado Volunteer Organizations Assisting in Disaster. Facilitated tabletop exercise.

Bynum, T. (May 2014). Skyfall Full-scale Exercise. Senior planning team member of the City of Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management. Markowski, T. (Jul 2011). Cerulean Storm: An Emergency Response Exercise. Facilitated at the Seminar in Transatlantic Civil Security, George C. Marshall Center for European Studies, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

Markowski, T. (Mar 2010). Homeland Security/Defense Certificate Program Review. Presented at the annual conference for the Homeland Security and Defense Education Consortium Association (HSDECA), Washington, D.C.

Markowski, T. & Sambrook, R. (Apr 2009). Perceptions of Workforce Requirements in Homeland Security and Homeland Defense. Poster presented at the UCCS Research Day, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, CO. Markowski, T. (May 2007). Peer Support in the Fire Service: A Case Study of its Implementation in the Colorado Springs Fire Department. MPA Thesis presentation, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, CO.

Markowski, T. & Benight, C. (Nov 2004). Effects of trauma-focused research on firefighters. Poster presented at the annual meeting for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), New Orleans, LA.

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Benight, C. & Markowski, T. (Nov 2004). Coping self-efficacy for first responders: A psychometric evaluation. Poster presented at the annual meeting for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), New Orleans, LA. Markowski, T. & Benight, C. (Oct 2003). Predictors of a peer support program for emergency services personnel. Poster presented at the annual meeting for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), Chicago, IL. Markowski, T., Benight, C., & Hay, L. (Oct 2003). Evacuation perceptions following wildfire and coping self-efficacy. Poster presented at the annual meeting for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), Chicago, IL. Markowski, T. (May 2003). A review of studies of traumatic effects on emergency services personnel, the programs available to treat them, and a treatment program proposal. Undergraduate Honors Thesis Defense, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Benight, C. & Markowski, T. (Feb 2003). Trauma planning for mass disaster and Peer Support certification program. Poster presented at the Security Research Workshop, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.

Markowski, T., Thomas, C., Benight, C., Oue, C., Johnson, L., Sacks, C., & Maslow, N.

(Nov 2002). Coping self-efficacy appraisals and coping behavior in motor vehicle accident (MVA) victims. Poster presented at the annual meeting for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), Baltimore, MD. Oue, C., Benight, C., Johnson, L., Sacks, C., Thomas, C., Markowski, T., & Maslow, N.

(Nov 2002). Coping self-efficacy and cognitive function following motor vehicle accident (MVA) trauma. Poster presented at the annual meeting for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), Baltimore, MD. Markowski, T., Benight, C., Sacks, C., Oue, C., Sturgeon, B., & Gaal, N. (Oct 2002). CU- Trauma Studies and Resource Center open house. Interviews and poster session. University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.

Markowski, T. (Nov 2002). CU-Trauma Studies and Resource Center: Development, implementation and activities. Presentation given at the University of Colorado Letters, Arts, and Sciences Advisory Board meeting, Colorado Springs, CO. Benight, C., Johnson, L., Molton, I., Markowski, T., Boeninger, D., Thomas, C., Harding, A.,

& Sletta, Y. (Dec 2001). Longitudinal relationships between emotional reactivity to trauma stimuli and coping self-efficacy following motor vehicle trauma. Poster presented at the annual meeting for the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), New Orleans, LA.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

FEMA/Emergency Management Institute, 2007-2022

• Professional Development Series (IS120c, 230e, 235c, 240c, 241c, 242c, 244b)

• IS100 An Introduction to the Incident Command System

• IS130a How to be an Exercise Evaluator

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• IS200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response

• ICS300 Intermediate Incident Command for Expanding Incidents

• ICS400 Advanced Incident Command and General Staff

• IS700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

• IS800 National Response Framework

• IS2200 Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions

• K0146 Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Professional Faculty Development, 2010

Career Education Corporation, Certified Performance Coach, 2015 Center for Creative Leadership, Professional Development Workshop, 1998 State of Colorado Emergency Medical Technician, 2001-2004 IFSAC Firefighter I, State of Colorado, 1996-2006

American Red Cross Instructor, Community First Aid & Safety, 1992-2004 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, 2013 - Present International Society for Preparedness, Resilience, and Security (INSPRS), 2013 – 2021 University and Agency Partnership Initiative, Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Naval Postgraduate School 2008 – Present

American Society for Public Administration, 2006 – Present Colorado Springs Teen Court Board Member and Treasurer, 2018-2019 Homeland Security and Defense Education Consortium Association, 2007 - 2012 National Defense Industrial Association, 2008 - 2012 Women in Defense, 2008 - 2012

Colorado Springs Women's Chamber of Commerce, 2008 - 2012 Society for Research Administrators, 2008 - 2012

Society for Human Resource Management, 2005 - 2007 International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, 2001 - 2005 American Psychological Association, 2001 – 2005

Psi Chi National Honor Society, Lifetime Member

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Peer-Reviewed Articles for:

• Journal of Homeland Security Education Editorial Review Board, 2012 - 2021 Dr. Tina M. Bynum - 11

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Volunteer Emergency Exercise Evaluator, City and County of Denver Office of Emergency Management, 12/2/2021-Present

Volunteer Emergency Operations Center, Pikes Peak Office of Emergency Management, 08/15/2007-Present

Volunteer Firefighter/EMT, City of Fountain Fire Department, 03/01/2000-08/31/2004 Volunteer Instructor, American Red Cross, 03/02/1992-08/31/2004 Volunteer Firefighter/First Responder, Stratmoor Hills Fire Protection District, 03/01/1996- 09/30/1997

LANGUAGES

English: Native Language

Spanish: Novice Listener, Novice Speaker, Intermediate Reading and Writing COMPUTER SKILLS

Applications: Microsoft Office365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Adobe, WebEx, Dropbox, Turnitin, Grammarly, SPSS, Peoplesoft, Sharepoint Platforms: Desire-to-Learn (D2L), Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard, Skillsoft, Instructure, CampusVue, intellipath (adaptive learning), and other proprietary LMSs

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