Scott Melligan

Dr. Scott Melligan is an Associate Professor of Emergency Management at Brevard College, specializing in Critical Infrastructure Protection and Disaster Management. He transitioned from a hospitality career to emergency management in 2001, working with the American Red Cross and later the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). His professional roles include Mass Care coordination, Individual Assistance, and Interagency Recovery Coordination.

Education: BA in Intelligence Studies, MA in Disaster and Emergency Management, and a Doctor of Public Safety. Holders of Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credential from IAEM and recognized as an Executive Emergency Manager by NCEMA. Active in professional organizations including the International Association for Intelligence Analysis (IAFIE) and Epsilon Pi Phi honor society.

Research focuses on integrating disaster response strategies with public safety frameworks, leveraging his military background (U.S. Marine Corps) and extensive field experience. No specific grants or lab affiliations are mentioned in available texts.