Mk Youngblood
Chief Officer of Safety and Emergency Management @California Tribal Emergency Response & Relief Agency
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Officer of Safety and Emergency Management @California Tribal Emergency Response & Relief Agency
Central Valley, CA, US
EDUCATION
Fresno City College
POST certificate, Traffic Collision Investigations
Fresno City College
CA POST Certificate, Basic Academy
Fresno City College
CA POST Certificate- Advanced Officer's Academy
California State University, Fresno
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Interdisciplinary Studies, Safety, Disaster Archeology, Cultural and Natural Resources, minor in American Indian Studies,
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Master of Arts - MA, Organizational Leadership
Fresno City College
American Indian Studies, American Indian/Native American Studies
ABOUT MK YOUNGBLOOD
With more than 25 years of experience in emergency management, occupational safety, risk assessment, and Tribal engagement, I bring a culturally grounded and strategic approach to health and safety leadership. My work has included developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs, conducting operational risk assessments, and coordinating emergency preparedness initiatives across complex regulatory and community environments. I also have experience supporting wildfire mitigation and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) preparedness and compliance efforts, including cross-agency coordination, vegetation management safety oversight, community notification planning, and operational readiness activities designed to reduce wildfire risk and protect vulnerable populations during PSPS events.My work centers on building inclusive, compliant, and effective safety programs—especially in high-risk and culturally sensitive environments.Key Highlights: Developed and delivered advanced training in driver safety and vehicle investigation, significantly improving field safety in hazardous environments. Spearheaded cultural sensitivity initiatives to align operational practices with tribal values, traditions, and legal frameworks. Cultivated trusted partnerships with tribal governments and local agencies to ensure regulatory and cultural compliance across projects. Led safety system overhauls that optimized incident response, improved command staff readiness, and enhanced overall operational efficiency.I am passionate about integrating Indigenous knowledge, safety science, and leadership development to build more resilient organizations and communities.
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