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In today's episode, we interview Rebekah Mena, Deputy Chief of Public Affairs for the District of Columbia's - Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency we will be covering her experiences working in Public Affairs in the nation's capital. 

Rebekah's Bio:
A passionate and highly motivated communications professional, Rebekah Mena serves as the Deputy Chief, Public Affairs for the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA). As a member of HSEMA’s Office of Public Affairs, Rebekah oversees the agency’s internal and external communications efforts. Through her role, Rebekah utilizes the power of social media and public-facing websites to communicate emergency alerts and emergency preparedness tips and resources to ensure District residents and visitors get the right information at the right time so they can make informed decisions.
 
Additionally, Ms. Mena serves as the agency’s Internship Coordinator and is responsible for onboarding and coaching undergraduate and graduate interns entering the fields of homeland security and emergency management. Prior to joining the HSEMA team, Rebekah spent time working for the State of Florida and in the private sector at a digital marketing firm. Ms. Mena holds a bachelor’s degree in forensic psychology from the Florida Institute of Technology and has recently completed her master’s degree (MA) in communication management and public relations from the University of Denver.

Rebekah can be found on twitter @rebekah_mena or on LindIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekahmena/

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