Chris Antczak
Program and operations leader with 15+ years across federal disaster recovery, emergency management, grants administration, and humanitarian response, spanning FEMA, HHS, and SBA programs and national and international nonprofits. Experienced owning multimillion-dollar program portfolios end to end, building and leading cross-functional and volunteer teams, administering federal grants under Uniform Guidance, and translating complex technical and financial data into decisions for senior leadership. Active Public Trust clearance. AI-native by practice.
Career Highlights & Accomplishments
- $100M federal program: Oversaw the $100M SBA Community Navigators pilot and personally managed a $20M grantee portfolio within it.
- COVID-19 logistics: Coordinated logistics and resources for 10,000+ NDMS and PHS responders across 12+ states and one U.S. territory.
- First Africa program: Supervised 165 volunteers launching an organization's first Africa program, and delivered it 7% under budget.
- Hurricane Maria: Managed services for 1,000+ displaced families and $3M in donated goods through a multi-agency center.
- National coalition: Managed membership and grants for a coalition of 61 disaster-relief organizations.
- Grant review & reporting: Reviewed 700+ federal grant applications and rebuilt reporting for a 50-project FEMA Region 9 portfolio.
Professional Experience
J&M Global Solutions (contractor to FEMA, Region 9)
- Coordinated multi-year project portfolios across federal, state, and contractor teams for FEMA Region 9's Risk MAP hazard-mitigation program.
- Rebuilt regional reporting and data-tracking workflows for a 50-project floodplain-management portfolio.
- Managed regional Earned Value reporting and quarterly CTP performance reporting against FEMA HQ thresholds.
- Produced executive dashboards, portfolio reviews, and congressional reports; supported capture and proposals.
U.S. Small Business Administration
- Grants Management Specialist for the $100M Community Navigators Pilot Program; personally managed a $20M portfolio across 50+ organizations.
- Reviewed 700+ grant applications; conducted risk assessments and prepared selection packages for federal review panels.
- Delivered post-award support under Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and built an internal burn-rate monitoring system.
- Onboarded and trained 50+ organizations; designed SOPs and instructional videos still in use after my tenure.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Coordinated real-time nationwide logistics data during COVID-19, sourcing resources for 10,000+ NDMS and PHS responders.
- Supported 130 Disaster Medical Assistance Teams across 12+ states and one U.S. territory.
- Stood up 150+ medical responders for Hurricanes Laura and Zeta within 24-hour activation windows.
- Tracked and approved $4M+ in annualized HUD housing billables with audit-ready documentation.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Supported Hurricane Michael recovery through survivor outreach, data management, and interagency coordination.
- Conducted needs assessments connecting survivors to federal, state, and nonprofit services.
- Maintained statewide housing and resource databases; reduced handoff time between government and nonprofit partners.
New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS)
- Coordinated relief and housing for 1,000+ families displaced by Hurricane Maria via NYC's Hurricane Evacuee Service Center.
- Ran the Evacuee Marketplace, distributing $3M in donated goods to displaced families.
- Stood up new client programs from zero, including intake and case-tracking infrastructure.
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD)
- Managed membership and grants for a national coalition of 61 disaster-relief organizations.
- Developed grant policies and provided technical assistance to member organizations.
- Represented the coalition at the FEMA National Response Coordination Center during activations.
All Hands Disaster Relief
- Launched the organization's first Africa program as implementing partner to the International Organization for Migration.
- Supervised 15 international and 150 local volunteers; ran data collection across 206 IDP camps (162,000 survivors).
- Built a monitoring and evaluation framework and delivered all deliverables 7% under budget.
New York Cares
- Led disaster-recovery and leadership-development programs supporting Hurricane Sandy recovery.
- Administered a $50,000 monthly budget and supervised AmeriCorps and FEMA Corps members.
- Co-chaired the NYC VOAD Volunteer Management and Construction Committee.
American Red Cross
- Managed mass care operations under ESF #6 — sheltering, feeding, reunification, and emergency supply distribution.
- Supervised shelter operations and fixed and mobile feeding; served as liaison to government emergency-management partners.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised disaster-response volunteers.
State Farm Insurance
- Managed a caseload of claims from first notice of loss through resolution in a high-volume, customer-focused environment.
- Investigated claims, conducted damage assessments, and negotiated settlements within authority limits.
- Served as primary contact for claimants, explaining coverage and next steps with empathy.
Education & Credentials
- B.A. Psychology — Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
- Public Trust Clearance (Active)
- FEMA IS-100 / IS-700 / IS-800 · Project Management coursework (FEMA EMI)
Skills
AI & Automation
AI / LLM Tooling, Workflow Automation, Prompt Engineering, AI-Assisted Drafting & Analysis, Document Automation, No-Code Integration, AI Knowledge Systems
Data & Reporting
Monitoring & Evaluation, Dashboards & Reporting, Data Collection, ArcGIS / Geospatial, KPI & Metrics Design, Excel Modeling, Data Visualization, Congressional & Federal Reporting
Emergency Management
Disaster Recovery, Emergency Management, Mass Care (ESF #6), Hazard Mitigation (FEMA Risk MAP), Logistics & Resource Coordination, Incident Command System (ICS/NIMS), Damage & Needs Assessment, Shelter Operations, Medical & NDMS Coordination, Continuity of Operations (COOP)
Leadership
Team Leadership, Volunteer Management, Coalition Building, Stakeholder Management, Training & Enablement, Cross-Agency Coordination, Crisis Leadership, Mentorship & Supervision, Public Speaking & Representation, Process Improvement
Program & Grants
Federal Program Management, Grants Administration, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), Federal Acquisition & Capture, Earned Value & Program Financials, Sub-recipient Monitoring, Post-Award Management, Risk Assessment & Due Diligence, Cooperative Agreements
Tools & Platforms
Salesforce, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, SAM.gov / Grants.gov, Power BI, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom / Teams, Asana / Trello, FEMA Grants Portal