Danielle Cortes DeVito

Danielle Cortes DeVito

EMT-PIL, US
United States renowned paramedic and disaster expert seen on Access Hollywood and CNN engages audiences to maintain integrity and composure during a crisis and inspires to overcome situations

Danielle Cortes DeVito is Paramedic and Emergency Preparedness Media Consultant. Her disaster deployments include Hurricane Maria, Irma, Harvey, and Illinois and Louisiana Severe Storms. While at Chicago Fire Department, her specialty details included the Segway and bike response team for the Dalai Lama and the 43rd president on the United States. She is currently on the COVID-19 response for the Midwest 6 states and 2 federally recognized tribes. Danielle holds a paramedic license in the state of Illinois, an associate degree in Emergency Medical Services and a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy and Public Safety with concentrations Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

 

 

Danielle Cortes DeVito is Paramedic and Emergency Preparedness Media Consultant. Her disaster deployments include Hurricane Maria, Irma, Harvey, and Illinois and Louisiana Severe Storms. While at Chicago Fire Department, her specialty details included the Segway and bike response team for the Dalai Lama and the 43rd president on the United States. She is currently on the COVID-19 response for the Midwest 6 states and 2 federally recognized tribes. Danielle holds a paramedic license in the state of Illinois, an associate degree in Emergency Medical Services and a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy and Public Safety with concentrations Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

 

 

Lessons learned from Hurricane Maria

I will discuss my experience and insights gained from working the Hurricane Maria disaster in 2017 and the capacity for resilience

 



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Maintain integrity and composure during a crisis

Setting the leadership tone for your organization is extremely important because others with feed off your energy and follow your lead. 


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Focus on your leadership skills and not distractions

How to focus on your leadership skills and tasks, not distractions

LeadershipEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changing