Laurel Wood, MPA, PMP

Laurel Wood, MPA, PMP is the Director of the Center for Disaster Recovery & Resilience at the University of Kentucky.12 She has held this position since February 2023.1 Prior to her current role, Laurel served as the Director of Business Continuity at the University of Kentucky from April 2021 to January 2023.1

Professional Background

Laurel Wood has a strong background in disaster management and resilience:

• She holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration & Health Policy from the University of Kentucky.
• Her areas of expertise include Program Management, Project Management, and Emergency Management.

Current Responsibilities

As the Director of the Center for Disaster Recovery & Resilience, Laurel Wood:

• Engages with each University of Kentucky department to help meet their emergency preparedness needs.3
• Oversees initiatives related to crisis management, emergency management, and business continuity.4

Additional Roles and Contributions

Laurel Wood is also involved in other aspects of disaster preparedness and response at the University of Kentucky:

• She has been associated with projects such as the UK Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, working with the KY Department of Military Affairs.6
• Wood contributes to training programs for UK faculty and staff who want to assist in disaster response.5

Laurel Wood's work reflects the growing importance of resilience and disaster recovery in institutional settings, particularly within higher education.