Patrick Smith

Veterans Advocate specializing in crisis intervention and disaster recovery

Patrick Smith - Volunteer Disaster Recovery Specialist at Team Rubicon

Patrick Smith is an experienced volunteer and disaster recovery specialist with Team Rubicon, a non-profit organization that deploys skilled volunteers to provide disaster relief and humanitarian aid.1 2

Key Facts about Patrick Smith

Serves as a Disaster Recovery Specialist with Team Rubicon since February 2018, based in Houston, Texas1
Retired U.S. Army Infantryman with 20+ years of service, including with the 10th Mountain Division1
Certified Peer Mentor with Wounded Warrior Project, helping fellow veterans transition to civilian life1
Holds an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice from Lee College1
Completed EMT and Combat Medic training through the U.S. Army1
Passionate about serving his community and helping people in times of need2

Team Rubicon

Team Rubicon is a non-profit organization that unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams.2 They provide disaster relief and humanitarian aid to vulnerable communities around the world.2

As a volunteer with Team Rubicon, Patrick Smith helps with logistics and operations support, leveraging his military experience and training to assist in disaster recovery efforts. He has been involved in multiple deployments, including to Traverse City, Michigan in 2015 to help with flood relief.3

Patrick's dedication to serving others and making a difference in his community is evident through his work with Team Rubicon and other veteran support organizations like Wounded Warrior Project.1 2 His selfless service and commitment to helping those in need is truly inspiring.

Highlights

Mar 21 · forces.net

Team Rubicon To Help Those Affected By Cyclone Idai - Forces News

Aug 10 · interlochenpublicradio.org

Team Rubicon deploys to Traverse City - Interlochen Public Radio

Jul 2 · nwaonline.com

Tyson Donation To Team Rubicon To Help With Disaster Relief

Experience

Disaster Recovery Specialist at Team Rubicon (February 2018 - Present)

Infantryman at U.S. Army (January 1986 - May 1994)

Education

Jeffreson Community College: EMS Studies / Certificate in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (2001 - 2002), AMEDD Ft.Sam Houston: (91A-68W), Field Medic / Combat Medic (1995 - 1996), Ft. Benning (School of the Infantry): Iron Mike Certified in Infantry / Combat Arms (1986 - 1996), Lee College: Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) in Criminal Justice and Corrections, GPA 3.94 (2009 - 2011), U.S ARMY: Various locations, World Studies, Serving This Great Nation (1985 - 2005), University of Mogadishu: Associate's degree in Combat Operations (1993)