- Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with academic focus on Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Sociology, and Philosophy from the University of North Texas
- Master of Public Administration with a specialization in government finance from the University of North Texas
- Doctorate in Public Administration and Management with a specialization in emergency management and disaster science from the University of North Texas
- Dr. Gutierrez is a full-time professor in the Department of Emergency Management at the Academy. His area of expertise include Disaster Response and Recovery, Disaster Preparedness, Terrorism, Disaster Finance, Leadership, Public Policy, and Organizational Development.
- Previously, Dr. Gutierrez served as a team leader assigned to the 1st Ranger Battalion, a law enforcement officer in Texas, and worked in an administrative capacity within the Office of the Provost at the University of North Texas. Dr. Gutierrez has taught as an adjunct or visiting professor within the Emergency Management Department at Royal Roads University in Canada, Lamar University in Texas, and Nova Southeastern in Florida. His current teaching includes Exercise Planning and Development and the Capstone Course.
Professor Tom Lennon is the Department Chair of the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department at Mass Maritime. He joined the faculty in 2010 after serving on active duty with the U. S. Navy and Coast Guard for 25 years. His areas of emphasis include international relief and maritime security. Professor Lennon has developed several international education programs and exchanges for Mass Maritime including programs in Haiti, Guatemala, and Denmark.
Professor Lennon’s military assignments included positions supporting Coast Guard and Department of Defense operations and missions worldwide including two deployments to the Middle East. Professor Lennon also held faculty positions and/or senior leadership positions at the United States Coast Guard Academy, at the Naval Justice School, and with the Defense Institute of International Legal Studies. He also served as adjunct faculty at the Naval War College, and has lectured at institutions and at conferences throughout the world including multiple locations in South America, Africa, Europe, and
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Loyola University, New Orleans
- Master of Science and Ph.D. in Emergency Management from North Dakota State University
- Dr. Samantha Montano is currently an assistant professor of Emergency Management at the Academy. Montano does research on a variety of topics related to emergency management including disaster volunteerism, the role of the nonprofit sector in disaster, the relationship between emergency management and climate change, and the intersection of gender and disasters. In addition to research, she does science communication work and emergency management policy advocacy.
- Current courses: Introduction to Emergency Management and Consequence Management
