Brianna Croston

Emergency management specialist and U.S. Navy veteran with a B.S. in Emergency Management and Homeland Security from Arizona State University. Four years of military experience in safety, readiness, and leadership. Dedicated to strengthening community resilience through a whole-community approach to preparedness, training, and stakeholder collaboration.

• FEMA Certifications: Completed 20+ Independent Study courses, including Emergency Planning, Hazard Mitigation, Continuity of Operations, Leadership and Influence, EOC Functions, and the National Response Framework.
• NCIS Counterintelligence & Insider Threat Awareness and Reporting Training: Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR).
• Safety Programs Afloat: Certified in safety protocols and hazard identification through Global Online.

• United States Navy – July 2018 to September 2022
• Gunner’s Mate (E-4)
• MK-41 Vertical Launching System Technician
• Divisional Safety Petty Officer
• Specialized Operations & Maintenance
• Maintained MK-41 Vertical Launching System operations, performed system diagnostics, upgrades, and fault isolation aboard the USS Bulkeley.
• Safety & Risk Management
• Led safety operations, including hazard identification, safety training, and mishap reporting, as Divisional Safety Petty Officer. Efforts led to the correction of 15 divisional safety discrepancies.
• Conducted casualty control on 120 simulated missiles during four high-intensity Tomahawk STRIKE scenarios, earning a Tier 1 score and setting new readiness standards.
• Administrative Leadership
• Managed training records and weapons qualifications for 500+ personnel at Naval Station Norfolk’s Security Department.
• As the DHART weapons manager, I trained three senior personnel in weapons qualification uploads, generating gun cards, and routing procedures.
• Weapons Expertise
• Managed small arms, missiles, and magazine sprinkler systems. Provided coaching and supervision for 450 personnel as a qualified Line Coach during training exercises.
• Inventory & Logistics
• Oversaw inventory as Repair Parts Petty Officer and MAMS (Maintenance Assist Modules) custodian; maintained 100% accountability for $225,000 in equipment.

• Policy Analysis: Strong academic foundation in emergency management policy across local, state, and federal levels.
• Community Engagement: Skilled in engaging diverse communities, fostering collaboration, and promoting resilience through inclusive outreach efforts and a whole-community approach.

• Good Conduct Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• National Defense Service Medal
• Navy Rifle Marksmanship Ribbon
• Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon