Paloma Alaniz is a U.S. Army combat veteran and a trailblazer in emergency management who has transformed her front-line military experience into a powerful career in public service. With over 15 years across local, state, and federal agencies, including FEMA Headquarters, Paloma has helped communities weather some of the toughest disasters—from coordinating Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts to launching groundbreaking national mitigation programs.

Her journey from 911 dispatcher to federal program strategist is a testament to grit, service, and strategic thinking. A native Texan with a passion for preparedness, she blends military discipline with compassionate leadership, mentoring future emergency professionals and advocating for resilience at every level. Now as a small business owner for Haulapeños Hauling Services LLC, she is specializing in residential/commercial junk and debris removal and hauling.