Evrim Bunn joined USFA in December 2022 as the senior advisor to the U.S. Fire Administrator. Previously, Evrim worked as a contractor for DHS Science and Technology Directorate Office of Science and Engineering and served as the strategic stakeholder engagement lead. Prior to joining DHS Science and Technology, Evrim worked 16 years as a reporter for an international news agency. She is a recipient of News and Documentary Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for her coverage of 9/11 events. Evrim holds a bachelor’s degree in public Affairs from Marmara University in Istanbul and a Master’s degree in Political Science from School of International Service, American University in Washington D.C.