Bill Anderson Fund

The William Averette Anderson Fund was created to expand advanced studies in the field of Disaster & Hazard Research and Mitigation within minority communities.

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Our Featured Fellow for December 2024 is @AmiduK1 a fourth-year Public Policy and Administration doctoral candidate at Virginia Commonwealth University. His dissertation examines natural hazard preparedness for correctional facilities. https://t.co/4oRYhiPVbg

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This #GivingTuesday, we're grateful for YOU! For 10 years, your support has helped to uplift the next generation of leaders bringing just, equitable, and human-centered solutions to disaster risk reduction. Continue this vital work by donating today at https://t.co/tkbgaOLI0T

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Our Featured Fellow for November 2024 is Diamond Joelle Cunningham, a fourth-year PhD student at the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University. Read all about her here! https://t.co/Lsr0o1xYhh

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Our Featured Fellow for October 2024 is Joshua McDuffie, a fifth-year PhD student in civil and environmental engineering at Vanderbilt University. Click the link to read more about him!
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Our Featured Fellow for August is @sirjoekaranja, a PhD candidate in Geographic Information Science at Arizona State University. Learn all about this rising star here! https://t.co/w8xEiRbJX9

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🥁 Drumroll, please... 🥁 The winners of the 10th Annual #BAFDisasterDash 5k are in! 🥇 William Chupp 🥈 Hannah Freidrich 🥉 Jeffrey Gunderson. Congrats to all the participants for an incredible race! 🎉 #BAFDisasterDash #RunForACause

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Missed the #BAFDisasterDash? No fear! You can still support the BAF in expanding the number of minority professionals in the field of disaster and hazard research and practice by donating at https://t.co/BBZOR9HxaQ

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Thank you for attending, @MlProkosch !

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Bill Anderson talks were 🔥. We heard stories of rural needs & strengths, inclusion of people with disabilities, daily experiences of communities of color during disaster, & about groups supporting LT recovery. Excited to learn more about these researchers’ work! #HazWS

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🎽 Ready for the #BAFDisasterDash? Pick up your Dash Day packet at the #HazWS or register for the virtual dash at https://t.co/Dc84BRNdPw. Let's make this year unforgettable! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

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Tip 5: Protect Yourself from the Sun 🌞 If you’re running outdoors, don’t forget to apply sunscreen and wear a hat or sunglasses! Protecting yourself from UV rays will keep you safe and comfortable during the Dash. #BAFDisasterDash Register or donate at https://t.co/Wv6Ya2GUK6.

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Never participated in a #5K before? No worries! Here are some helpful tips to help you engage safely in the 10th Annual #BAFDisasterDash!

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Tip 4: Fuel Up Right 🥗 Eat a balanced meal before the Dash. Opt for a mix of carbs, protein, and healthy fats to keep your energy levels stable. If you're joining us on-site, we'll have some snacks available #BAFDisasterDash

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🎬 We're live at the #HazWS and gearing up for the #BAFDisasterDash on Wednesday, July 17th! Stop by the registration desk to pick up your Dash Day packet, or register at https://t.co/J9OleH6rvn 📦🏃♀️🏃♂️

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Our Featured Fellow for July 2024 is @AlexaRiobueno, a fifth-year PhD candidate in counseling psychology in the Department of Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology at Boston College. Read more here: https://t.co/5m2Ef1Xs1R

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Countdown to the 10th Annual #BAFDisasterDash 5k! The Dash is just ten days away! Register now at https://t.co/XiVRb548wm

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Shoutout to the exceptional supporters who made previous Disaster Dash 5Ks unforgettable! We appreciate support for expanding the number of minority professionals in the field of disaster and hazard research and practice. Cheers to the memories we created together!

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Need a challenge? Our 10th Annual #BAFDisasterDash 5k is coming up quick! Join us in person on July 17th at the #HazWS or register for the virtual dash https://t.co/i86YTrUI03