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Season 2, Episode 11: Director of Security and Emergency Management Services at Seneca, Michelle Dakin
About Today's Show
In today's episode, we speak with Michelle Dakin, who, as Director of Security and Emergency Management Services at Seneca, is in charge of the Seneca College COVID-19 response. We learn the specifics of Seneca College's COVID-19 response, and what Seneca College is doing now to keep the school safe and functioning during this very challenging time.
Also in this episode, we talk about:
1. What steps will be taken to bring normalcy back to Seneca College, once COVID-19 is behind us.
2. What it's like to be always thinking about, "what could go wrong," and how to prevent it before it happens.
3. What steps Michelle has taken to protect Seneca College campuses from other threats to our safety.
About Today's Guest, Michelle Dakin
Michelle Dakin is the Director of Security and Emergency Management Services at Seneca and is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction with respect to ensuring the safety and security of community members across all campuses. A highly motivated professional, she has experience in developing and sustaining emergency management and security programs in various industries including healthcare, the energy sector, and post-secondary education.
Michelle has led the response for organizations to several high-profile emergencies including the H1N1 Pandemic response in a major GTA hospital, the 2013 Toronto flooding, the Ontario winter ice storm, and a natural gas explosion and oil spill.
She is passionate about educating individuals on how to be prepared for emergencies particularly Active Attacker and Crisis situations. In her spare time, she can be found on a baseball diamond or any other sports field.
Michelle is an active member of the Alumni Association and was Seneca’s 2013 Premier’s Award nominee.
Important Links and Contact Information
All COVID-19 related information, questions or concerns should be sent to [email protected]
For Updates on Seneca's Policies Regarding COVID-19, visit here:
https://inside.senecacollege.ca/health
This Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts!
#SenecaProud Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, which means it's available pretty much wherever you get your podcasts.
Click here to subscribe.
While you're there, please give us a rating and leave a comment. It really helps get our podcast found.
Thanks for listening!
Pat Perdue
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By Pat PerdueAbout Today's Show
In today's episode, we speak with Michelle Dakin, who, as Director of Security and Emergency Management Services at Seneca, is in charge of the Seneca College COVID-19 response. We learn the specifics of Seneca College's COVID-19 response, and what Seneca College is doing now to keep the school safe and functioning during this very challenging time.
Also in this episode, we talk about:
1. What steps will be taken to bring normalcy back to Seneca College, once COVID-19 is behind us.
2. What it's like to be always thinking about, "what could go wrong," and how to prevent it before it happens.
3. What steps Michelle has taken to protect Seneca College campuses from other threats to our safety.
About Today's Guest, Michelle Dakin
Michelle Dakin is the Director of Security and Emergency Management Services at Seneca and is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction with respect to ensuring the safety and security of community members across all campuses. A highly motivated professional, she has experience in developing and sustaining emergency management and security programs in various industries including healthcare, the energy sector, and post-secondary education.
Michelle has led the response for organizations to several high-profile emergencies including the H1N1 Pandemic response in a major GTA hospital, the 2013 Toronto flooding, the Ontario winter ice storm, and a natural gas explosion and oil spill.
She is passionate about educating individuals on how to be prepared for emergencies particularly Active Attacker and Crisis situations. In her spare time, she can be found on a baseball diamond or any other sports field.
Michelle is an active member of the Alumni Association and was Seneca’s 2013 Premier’s Award nominee.
Important Links and Contact Information
All COVID-19 related information, questions or concerns should be sent to [email protected]
For Updates on Seneca's Policies Regarding COVID-19, visit here:
https://inside.senecacollege.ca/health
This Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts!
#SenecaProud Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, which means it's available pretty much wherever you get your podcasts.
Click here to subscribe.
While you're there, please give us a rating and leave a comment. It really helps get our podcast found.
Thanks for listening!
Pat Perdue