Caroline Scudder

I am an optimistic, energetic professional seeking a career in Emergency and Disaster Management.  I retired from the US Marine Corps in 2023 and have been pursuing a Master's of Science in EDM from Thomas Jefferson University. 

In the Marines, I was a helicopter pilot and operational planner, as well as an Information Warfare specialist.  I was involved in planning a wide variety of operations, writing doctrine and plans, and conducting fast-paced, dynamic operations relying on world-wide resources and capabilities.  I relied on building relationships, creative problem solving, and adaptability in uncertain and chaotic environments.  

I am looking for my next career, using my strong educational background and operational experience to the field of Emergency and Disaster Management: I want to be at the point of friction, managing the best team in the worst scenarios, and making the world a better, more resilient place.

US Marine Corps UH-1N Helicopter Commander (2005-2019): commanding my aircraft and crew in providing rotary-wing air support to the Joint Commander; including combat close air support, light logistics lift, passenger transport, search and rescue, and airborne reconnaissance.  

US Marine Corps Operational Planner (2019-2023): Planning air support activities with the range of military operations, writing and executing the flight schedule and operational plans.  Included working with international partners, both military and civilian in executing everything from combat operations to humanitarian relief.  Managed air operations for the entire Marine Corps Pacific theater, across 7000 miles of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and four continents. Planned and managed the Air Combat Command Center as Senior Watch Officer, supervising ongoing operations in major training exercises.

US Marine Corps Information Warfare Specialist (2013-2017): planned and executed information operations as liaison to the US Naval European/African Command, covering the Mediterranian, European, and African areas.  Information Operations included informational campaigns in combat areas, counter-propaganda, operational security, and military tactical deception in support of ongoing military operations with our NATO partners.  

Currently enrolled at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA: MS in Emergency and Disaster Management.  Expected graduation: December 2025.

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA: MS Information Warfare Systems Engineering. September 2015.

US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD: BS English. May 2005.