Riis Christensen

Riis Christensen serves as an Emergency Management Specialist and Task Force Leader with FEMA, overseeing the Public Assistance Program and guiding Program Delivery Managers in disaster recovery efforts for various entities. With extensive experience in disaster response, Riis played a crucial role in FEMA's $42 billion Covid-19 initiative, assisting local and state governments in securing federal grants for crucial services. Additionally, in the Office of Disaster Assistance at the Small Business Administration, Riis has contributed to numerous significant disaster responses. As a Board Member and Clean Water Specialist for Mission Possible Relief International, Riis has focused on improving access to clean water in Haiti, addressing critical health concerns. Prior experience includes a lengthy tenure as Real Estate Portfolio and Transaction Manager at Transwestern, where Riis led initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and employee productivity. Riis holds a BBA in Marketing from Southern Methodist University, with minors in History and Geology.