Lauren Sester

Sr Engineer i @AtkinsRéalis

Greenville, SC, US

Project Manager, helping to deliver a series of Hazard Mitigation and Floodplain Management trainings for FEMA- Support the CERC (Community Engagement and Risk Communication) and Mitigation Program Areas within the FEMA PTS contract- Engagement and Equity support for the AtkinsRealis City Simulator tool- Performs 1D/2D hydraulic modeling and reviews, floodplain/floodway delineations- FEMA LOMC case analyst- Carbon Insights champion and previous stakeholder engagement manager- Works in Mitigation Planning and Technical Assistance- Chair and a Cofounder of the AtkinsRealis Global Emerging Professionals Network. Committed to ensuring emerging professionals are positioned to become people leaders and technical professionals who excel in their fields while enjoying the process- Water Resources East representative for the Atkins Water Thought Leadership Committee; spearheading our new hires/career advancement initiatives and website restructure-NCAFPM Scholarship Committee -ASFPM Social Justice Task Force-Industry Advisor for Clemson University’s CDEC ProgramFrequently use: ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RASGeo, FLO2D, HY-8, Microsoft Suite, Visio, website development using SharepointFamiliar with: FEMA Regions 4, 6, 9 and 10 Regulations, MT-2 Procedures, Effective Mapping Updates, Basin Studies, Dam Breach Studies, Training Development and Delivery, Community Engagement and Outreach, Equity Considerations