Devra Schwartz

About Devra Schwartz

Devra Schwartz is a Safety and Security Consultant with decades of experience leading the private sector, government entities, and educational institutions in strategic and emergency planning, program development, and crisis management. Her leadership and experience have helped colleagues and partners alike to expand market share, minimize risk, and control impacts to security, reputation, and profit. Schwartz has a proven track record of developing and implementing crisis management plans that increase public safety, harden security protocols, and buttress corporate interests. Her skill set and steadfast composure during high-pressure situations have cemented her legacy as an innovative leader in public safety.

Devra is renowned for cultivating high-performing teams that are prepared to effectively implement programs and emergency response and crisis recovery strategies that minimize disruptions to operations. Her crisis management experience covers many scenarios, including data breaches, natural disasters, public scandals, and financial crises. Schwartz is adept in conducting detailed analyses of current security systems and business models, leveraging innovative technology, and implementing an organizational protocol to build resiliency that can withstand or recover from business interruptions.

Schwartz began her career in the educational sector as a Program Manager for several large-scale initiatives to promote academic excellence and leadership skills in middle and high school students. Her roles in the education sector included collaborating with leadership and the board of directors to implement youth development programs in NYC schools in marginalized communities. In 2007, Devra pivoted into her current career, serving as the Emergency Management Coordinator of the City of Los Angeles, where she managed grants, developed effective response and recovery plans, and responded to many large-scale event and crisis management activations with city, county, state, and federal agencies.

With over twenty years of leading high-performing teams, Devra prioritizes setting clear expectations and fostering a collaborative atmosphere where each team member is valued. She has successfully guided cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious goals while maintaining a positive, team-oriented culture.