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Miles McDonnell

Miles McDonnell

Director of Emergency Management

Explain what you do all day…
I’m passionate about service to my community. I want to expand our capabilities to offer support and assistance to first responders, communities, businesses, and families during the worst times of their lives.

What are your credentials and/or past experience that relate to your work at AEDI?
I have an undergraduate degree in Emergency Management. I have previous experience working as a Paramedic and in the Fire Service.

What is the most inspiring part of your job?
Getting to utilize my experience and education to serve in a new way.

What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
Never stop learning, and you can learn something from everyone.

If I wasn’t working at AEDI, I would probably be…
Continuing to work as a Paramedic, advocating for Community Paramedicine in the state.

Name one thing you like to do outside of AEDI.
Camping.

What/where is your favorite place in Arkansas?
The Woolum area, on the Buffalo River.