Anne Howard Hilbun-Benoit

Anne Howard Hilbun-Benoit is a Lecturer and emergency management coordinator at the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Center for Government and Community Development. She specializes in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery coordination across Mississippi's state and local agencies. Her work involves training MSU Extension and Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES) personnel for disaster operations, ensuring alignment with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency's (MEMA) protocols. She emphasizes building pre-existing relationships with county emergency managers to streamline communication during crises.

Her professional legacy is deeply rooted in historical research, including a project tracing her grandfather, former MSU President Ben Hilbun, who pioneered disaster aid during the 1927 Mississippi Flood. This research reinforced her dedication to emergency management, merging historical insights with modern strategies. Beyond her academic role, Hilbun-Benoit actively engages in outdoor activities and family time.