Gabriella Bellows is a May 2024 graduate of Tulane university with a Bachelor of Arts in homeland security, with a minor in political science, and has been recognized for her academic achievements with prestigious honors, including the Tulane Leadership Award. Bellows has already garnered significant experience in the field, notably through her internship at Guidehouse. There, she played a key role in stakeholder engagement for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, demonstrating her ability to navigate complex communication networks and enhance emergency response mechanisms. Her hands-on experience extends to her time with JetBlue Airlines, where she contributed to emergency response initiatives, showcasing her skills in operational planning and crisis management.
As Bellows steps into her professional career, she joins the incoming class of consultants at Guidehouse, ready to apply her expertise to support FEMA projects. Her future aspirations include pursuing a master's degree in Disaster Risk Management, with a focus on advancing her knowledge in human-climate interactions and community resilience, underlining her commitment to making a significant impact in the field of emergency preparedness and disaster response.