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Peter B. Gudaitis, MDiv, Executive Director & CEO of New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS), has more than 15 years of experience in faith-based philanthropy, program management, and social services administration. From 1999–2003 he served as Associate Director of Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York, where he managed community-based outreach and youth grant programs. Following 9/11 he directed relief and recovery programs for the Episcopal Diocese of New York. From 1988–1996 he distinguished himself in the areas of institutional and EMS chaplaincy, congregational ministry, and social outreach program development. Mr. Gudaitis is a visible and committed leader within the New York City, state, and national disaster service communities, and he speaks nationally and internationally about interfaith services and faith-based disaster readiness and response and recovery services. Mr. Gudaitis brings 8 years of Emergency Medical Services experience to NYDIS. He served as an EMT, EMT-I, and EMS Chaplain while volunteering for rural and urban EMS companies in Tennessee and Connecticut. In addition to his advanced life support certifications, he also has training in Mass Casualty Incident Command and Pediatric Trauma Care. From 1992–1996 he served as an EMS watch supervisor. He is trained and experienced in both basic and advanced CISM debriefing. Mr. Gudaitis holds a Master of Divinity degree from the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church and a BA from Kenyon College. He completed CPE training through the Healthcare Chaplaincy at Beth Israel Medical Center and has completed Emotional and Spiritual Care training with the Salvation Army. He participates on a number of local and national boards and committees in a variety of capacities, such as the Board of Directors of the Institute for Disaster Spiritual Care, the Emotional & Spiritual Care Committee of National VOAD, the Board of Directors of NYC VOAD, the Disaster Preparedness Committee of the Human Services Council of New York City, and the Citizens Corps Council of New York City.
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