The William Averette Anderson Fund for Hazard and Disaster

Feeding america - conducted in partnership with researchers at Virginia tech, The university south carolina, and Arizona state university and The feeding america food bank network, this research project examines The drivers of social vulnerability in midwestern states and communities via The inclusion of geographic, functionality, and racial diversity trends to inform The success of Disaster preparedness and strategic predictive planning.

Fellows program - The bill Anderson Fund's flagship fellows programming encompasses a range of activities that promote skill development and camaraderie among doctoral student fellows. The baf student council comprises all active fellows and is organized into a series of committees that each work on projects throughout The year. The collaborative activities help fellows forge interpersonal connections, promote peer mentorship and emotional support, and encourage mutual research projects and publications. Workshops - The baf professional development workshops serve as a core component of The training program baf fellows. These workshops are typically hosted by university partners and typically feature a combination of sessions focused on region-specific research; networking activities; and professional development training. Mentorship - The baf mentor program carries on bill's strategy for preparing The next generation of professionals by connecting fellows with esteemed actors in The hazards community. This program takes a personalized approach designed to help each student maximize their potential and expand their professional network.

Natural resources defense council - this research project synthesized key insights from subject matter experts affiliated with The bill Anderson Fund regarding actions that are needed to enhance The resilience of disproportionately affected population including lower-to-moderate income communities, communities of color, rural environments, disabled people and renters. These insights were documented in a brief that discusses key themes and concepts from The unique perspectives of historically underrepresented scholars whose work focuses on ther specific needs of marginalized communities.