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Joshua Behr

Joshua Behr

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA USA

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Joshua's work combines: Engineering, Environment & Nature, and Communicating / Sharing Stories

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Day In The Life

Associate Vice President Strategic Initiatives

Research related to forecasting recovery times of displaced households following a severe storm event.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Political Science and Government, General

    California State University, Fullerton

  • Graduate Degree

    Political Science and Government, General

    California State University, Fullerton

  • Doctorate

    City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

    University of New Orleans

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Associate Vice President Strategic Initiatives:

Bachelor's Degree: Political Science and Government, General

Graduate Degree: Political Science and Government, General

Doctorate: City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    getting out of high school

  • 2.

    being hungry and not having money, this creates drive.

  • 3.

    study all night

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Family:

    I did not have constant support from my family. I was basically on my own since I was 18.

  • How I responded:

    I just continued going on with my life, not letting anything hold me back.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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  • Work at multiple jobs, study whenever you can and keep your nose clean. You will be stronger and better able to compete in life with those that had it cushy. Hard work and perseverance. Don't be dismayed by inequities. You may have to work harder.