Nicole Dash

Nicole Dash is the Dean of the University of North Texas College of Health & Public Service. She previously served as Associate Dean for over a decade and has been actively involved in disaster research since 1992, focusing on evacuation dynamics, vulnerable populations, and social costs in mitigation strategies.

• Ph.D. in Sociology (2001), Florida International University
• Worked with disaster research experts Walter G. Peacock and Betty H. Morrow

Dr. Dash's research centers on the impact of disasters on communities and individuals, particularly evacuation decision-making and the effects of disasters on marginalized groups. Her work with the National Institute of Building Sciences Multihazard Mitigation Council integrates social costs and PTSD-related benefits into Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) frameworks.

The articles reflect her expertise in disaster recovery, housing resilience, and social inequality. Key themes include mitigation cost-effectiveness, post-disaster sheltering, and long-term housing disparities.

She has secured grants from the National Science Foundation, State of Florida, and International Hurricane Research Center, emphasizing community preparedness and vulnerable populations in hazard scenarios.