Miami Disaster Management & Response: Strengthening Community Safety

Miami, FL

With each coming year, climate change leads to more and more disasters wreaking havoc on communities around the world. Miami, Florida is at the forefront of these catastrophes. Over the next 30 years, 36,355 properties in Miami are at risk of flooding. Through this course and trip, we will engage in compassion and relief as we learn about the struggles vulnerable communities face and develop skills for disaster preparedness. Our spring break trip will explore the rich Miami culture that is deeply tied to its immigrant resilience, climate justice, and a tradition of mutual aid in the face of hurricanes.

Meet the co-leads:

William Liu

Hi! My name is William Liu, and I’m a sophomore from Bellevue, Washington majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. I serve as President of the Stanford Computer Science Student Council and am an active member of Stanford Club Golf. I first met Eddie through the Stanford Pre-Orientation Trip (SPOT) program, and in our freshman year we co-founded a climate tech startup through Stanford Climate Ventures! I love analyzing the world around me and am deeply committed to the climate space. I’m thrilled to be co-leading an Alternative Spring Break trip with Eddie this year!

Edward Chen

Hello! My name is Eddie Chen, and I am a sophomore from Irvine, California studying Energy Science & Engineering and International Relations. I’m the founding Co-President of the Stanford Community Emergency Response Team Club and am passionate about solving climate and energy issues. I’m also an avid Hip Hop dancer, so catch me grooving in the dining halls or onstage with Alliance!