Roni Fraser is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice and an affiliate of the Disaster Research Center. Her research interests include disaster response and recovery, disaster volunteerism, maternal and infant health in crises and emergencies, sociology of mental health, and qualitative methods. She holds a master's degree in sociology from the University of Delaware and a bachelor's degree in emergency administration and disaster planning from the University of North Texas. Roni has also gained professional research and emergency management experience with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Executive Office of the President in Washington, D.C., and SBP New Orleans. Roni is also an active volunteer with Team Rubicon, where she deploys to areas affected by disasters and serves as a cadre instructor for the South Branch.