People Skills - Example

Jacquelin is a FEMA VAL Group Supervisor who uses her people skills in her daily VAL roles and responsibilities.

"As a VAL Group Supervisor, I am truly fortunate to work with the many FEMA Regions and staff. I want to ensure their survivors and communities get the needed resources and services for a full recovery. As a VAL, I make that happen!"

Jacquelin works and interfaces closely with incident organizations, voluntary agencies, and community organizations involved in disaster response and recovery efforts. Members and participants in these organizations and agencies come from different places, have varying passions and lifestyles, and offer different capabilities. Regardless of the differences, Jacquelin and other VAL Group Supervisors like her treat everyone equally and with respect.

VAL Group Supervisor (Jacquelin) smiling.