Susan Pangelinan
| Susan Pangelinan | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
1961 Andersen Air Force Base, Guam |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Air Force, California National Guard |
| Years of service | 2002-present |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Awards | Department of Defense Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Role Model Award, 2009 |
Susan Pangelinan is a Chamorro-American member of the United States Air Force who oversaw California's response to the 2008 wildfires. She was awarded the STEM Role Model Award by the Department of Defense in 2009, and Business Insider called her one of the Most Impressive Women in the U.S. Military in 2013.
Early life and education
Pangelinan was born in 1961 on Andersen Air Force Base[1] in Guam to her father, Artemio Pangelinan, a retired Air Force serviceman, and her mother, Chilang Pangelinan.[2]
Military career
Pangelinan is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, and was assigned to the Pentagon following the September 11th attacks. She also assisted with rescue operations in New York City.[1] She served as Air Force medical personnel before joining the California National Guard in 2002.[1]
She served as the National Guard's Medical Operations Officer during the 2008 California wildfires. In that position, Pangelinan oversaw the statewide response team tracking injuries, making an inventory of medical supplies and supporting military responders.[2] In response to her work during the wildfires, the Department of Defense honored Pangelinan with the DoD Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Role Model Award on March 20, 2009.[3]
In July 2013, Pangelinan was included on the Business Insider list of "Most Impressive Women in the U.S. Military."[4]
Lt. Col. Pangelinan served as the California National Guard's joint staff medical advisor in 2013.[5] In 2014, she became coordinator of the Guard's behavioral health program and took an active role in transitioning veterans back into civilian life after deployment.[6] In January 2013, Pangelinan testified to the Little Hoover Commission that behavioral health support for veterans could be funded "like unemployment insurance" or as part of military demobilization.[6] She is an outspoken advocate for the support of veterans suffering from mental illness or emotional distress.[7] Pangelinan serves as the co-chair of the California Interagency Council on Veterans Suicide Prevention and Intervention Group[8] and has served as an expert witness on military mental health.[9] On 15 April, 2015, her promotion to full Colonel was confirmed by the Senate.[10]
Personal life
Pangelinan is currently stationed in California and has two children, Tony and Lauren.[1]
Published works
- Pangelinan, Susan and Carlos, Mark. "Teledermatology in DoD Health Services Region 10" Journal of Healthcare Information Management, Vol. 13, No. 4. USA: Wiley Subscription Services, Inc, (1999): pp 57–67
- Pangelinan, Susan, et al. "Dissemination of Family-Centered Prevention for Military and Veteran Families: Adaptations and Adoption within Community and Military Systems of Care" Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, Vol. 16, No. 4 USA: Springer(2013): pp 394–409
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Guam native receives national award". Marianas Variety News. 23 March 2009. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- 1 2 Air Force Master Sgt. Mike R. Smith (20 March 2009). "California Guard officer a 'role model' to all women". National Guard Bureau. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- ↑ Mike Smith (May 2009). "129th Airman a 'role model' to all women" (PDF). The Rescuegram. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- ↑ Melissa Stanger (26 July 2013). "The 14 Most Impressive Women In The US Military". Business Insider. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- ↑ William Matthews (1 February 2013). "Burden of Proof". National Guard Magazine. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- 1 2 Foon Rhee (24 February 2013). "Vets seek a path out of the darkness". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- ↑ Jason Sweeney (29 April 2014). "California Guard proactive in fight against suicide". Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- ↑ "Suicide Prevention and Intervention". Interagency Council on Veterans. California Government. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ↑ "State of California Little Hoover Commission" (PDF). Little Hoover Commission. California Government. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ↑ "PN395 — Susan I. Pangelinan". US Congress. United States Government. Retrieved 17 July 2015.