Emergency Management Leadership Team

Dr. Ashley Harrison Davis brings over two decades of experience in emergency management and currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Emergency Management at Florida A&M University (FAMU). Since joining FAMU in 2021, he has built and led the university's first emergency management department from the ground up. Under his leadership, FAMU has navigated numerous natural and man-made disasters — including the May 2024 campus tornado — while securing significant recovery funding and strengthening institutional resilience.Before joining FAMU, Dr. Davis served as Bureau Chief of Response for the Florida Division of Emergency Management, where he led a large multi-branch operation overseeing state response to hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, oil spills, wildfires, mass casualty incidents, and epidemics — including the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response and COVID-19 pandemic coordination. He has responded to or deployed for more than 70 disasters, including 40 federally declared disasters affecting Florida or the nation, and is qualified as an Operations Section Chief on Florida's All-Hazards Incident Management Team. He holds the Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credential from the International Association of Emergency Managers and the Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM) credential from the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association.Dr. Davis earned his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership at FAMU in 2025, with research focused on post-disaster K–12 school resilience and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Florida International University.

Ashley H. Davis, PhD | Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Assistant Vice President of Emergency Management 

 

Florida A&M University (FAMU) is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Ivy A. Baker as the Deputy Director of the Emergency Management Department. With over 17 years of dedicated service in emergency management, Ivy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role. Ivy’s journey in emergency management began as a Communications Operator with the Tallahassee Police Department and the Consolidated Dispatch Agency. Her commitment to public safety and disaster preparedness led her to various roles, including Operations Officer and Training and Exercise Coordinator with the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Most recently, Ivy served as a Training and Exercise Manager with the Florida Department of Health, where she gained invaluable experience in public health preparedness planning.

Ivy holds a Bachelor of Social Science and Public Administration and a Master of Public Administration, complemented by a graduate Emergency Management and Homeland Security certificate from Florida State University. She is actively involved with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Her academic achievements match her practical certifications, including Federal Emergency Management Agency Incident Command System trainer certification and expertise in numerous emergency management-related courses. Ivy is also a certified Continuity of Operations Practitioner, Certified Public Manager, and Master Exercise Practitioner.

Throughout her career, Ivy has been a key player in emergency operation activations for various crises, including severe weather events, mass shootings, and public health emergencies. Her diverse experience and comprehensive skill set make her a valuable asset to FAMU and the Emergency Management team.

Ivy A. Baker | Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Deputy Director of the Emergency Management Department

 

 

 We are thrilled to announce that Pedro Rebolledo has joined the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Department of Emergency Management as the Emergency Management Coordinator.

Pedro’s career in Emergency Management began at the local level with Leon County Emergency Management. During his tenure there, he collaborated with partner agencies on training opportunities and preparedness initiatives, significantly expanding the county’s emergency management resources. He has actively participated in multiple Emergency Operations Center activations for civil unrest, pandemics, and natural disasters.

Most recently, Pedro held a role in Emergency Management with the Leon County School District. In this capacity, he was responsible for enhancing protocols and policies while developing systems to ensure the school district was prepared to respond to and recover from man-made and natural disasters. Pedro created new school emergency management initiatives, ensuring all Leon County School District sites complied with Florida’s Department of Education regulations.

Pedro holds a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management from the University of Florida. He has acquired certifications from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the State Emergency Response Team, and local response organizations.

Pedro brings a wealth of experience at the local and state government level and a wide range of skills from his Various roles throughout his career. We are excited to welcome him to Florida A&M University, where he will contribute significantly.

Pedro Rebolledo | Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Emergency Management Coordinator