Alyssa Seal

Alyssa Seal is an Emergency Response Specialist and Dispatch Specialist with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office in Fenton, Michigan, where she has built a career dedicated to public safety, critical incident management, and emergency communications. With over a decade of experience in EMS and 911 dispatch operations, she plays a vital role in coordinating police, fire, and medical response services during high-pressure situations. Her work also includes supervising dispatch staff, ensuring procedural compliance, and serving as a Communications Training Officer responsible for developing training programs for new dispatch professionals.

She began her career in Emergency Medical Services as an EMT, gaining hands-on patient care experience that strengthened her foundation in crisis response and public service. She later transitioned into emergency communications to better align with her growing family needs while continuing her passion for helping others. Over the years, she advanced into leadership roles, including dispatch supervision, while contributing to major emergency responses such as large-scale active incidents and multi-agency coordination efforts across Michigan.

Alyssa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University and is completing a Master of Science in Data Science at Eastern University, where she is developing skills in Python, R, and SQL to support data-driven decision-making in public safety and healthcare systems. She is also certified through FEMA and NIH programs and maintains an active EMT license. Recognized for her excellence in leadership and training, she received the 2024 Dispatcher of the Year Award and the NICE PSAP’s Finest Trainer of the Year Award. She is passionate about using analytics and continuous learning to improve emergency response systems and is interested in future roles in public health, homeland security, or the CDC.