Dr. Bruce Moeller brings over 30 years of public service experience to his role as an educator and consultant in emergency management and public administration. He has held leadership positions such as Chief of Staff and Assistant County Administrator for Pinellas County, Florida, and City Manager and Fire Chief for Sunrise, Florida. Additionally, he served as Director and Fire Chief of Broward County’s Metropolitan Fire-Rescue Department.

Beginning his career in law enforcement, Dr. Moeller later transitioned to the fire service, becoming a certified paramedic and rising through the ranks to chief officer. He has overseen major incidents, including the response to Hurricane Andrew, the ValuJet Flight 592 crash, and the South Florida Anthrax Panic. A nationally recognized speaker on leadership and organizational change, Dr. Moeller continues to contribute through his involvement with various national associations and academic institutions.

He holds a Ph.D. from Florida Atlantic University, a master’s in public administration from Northern Illinois University, and a bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University. Since 2001, Dr. Moeller has been a faculty member at multiple Florida universities, teaching courses in public administration, emergency management, and organizational theory.

Dr. Penni Eggers is a recognized expert in EMS education and healthcare simulation with over two decades of experience. She earned her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from St. Leo University and a Master’s in Instructional Design & Technology from the University of Tampa. Her career spans a variety of roles in education and healthcare, including serving as Clinical Education Manager at Echo Healthcare and Paramedic/EMT Program Coordinator at St. Petersburg College.

An advocate for patient safety and innovative training methods, Dr. Eggers has made significant contributions to curriculum development, simulation-based education, and the integration of immersive environments in paramedic training. She holds the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) credential and is an active member of professional organizations dedicated to EMS and simulation education. Her work has been presented at national conferences and published in leading journals on healthcare education.

Amy received a Master’s of Instructional Design and Technology from USF in 2021 and has been working in Higher Education for almost a decade. She is committed to student success and advocates for competency-based learning systems. She’s also been instrumental in the development of OER Textbooks, and ZTC courses. She is passionate about creating free and open educational opportunities for everyone. Outside of work she’s an avid reader, writer, and maker.

Ashley is an administrative professional with over a decade of administrative experience and is skilled in project management. She possesses a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from the University of South Florida and has held positions in fields such as higher education, non-profit as well as public service. Ashley began her career at the University of South Florida in 2022, and she is thrilled to continue her career with USF supporting the Florida Center for Emergency Medical Services and contributing to the FL-CEMS mission.

Prior roles include Firefighter Paramedic at Pinellas Suncoast Fire Rescue Flight Paramedic with Air Ambulance Worldwide and he also served as an Adjunct Instructor at Saint Petersburg College.

While Currently pursuing his PhD in Public Administration at Liberty University, Tim holds an MPH from FSU, a Bachelor’s in Fire and Emergency Management from the UF, and an Associate in Fire Science from Saint Petersburg College. His certifications include Paramedic, Fire Officer I/II, Incident Safety Officer, ACLS/PHTLS Instructor, and more. Based out of Clearwater, Florida, Tim is committed to advancing EMS practices, optimizing team performance, and delivering exceptional patient care.