
Brittany Barnwell
Brittany Barnwell is an experienced emergency management leader at Seattle City Light, where she specializes in incident response, crisis coordination, and public safety. With a Master’s degree and a background in E‑911 operations, she brings exceptional organizational skills, a calm presence under pressure, and a talent for strategic crisis communications.
Brittany excels at:
Crisis and emergency response, leading teams with clarity during high-stakes events;
Cross-functional coordination, from first responders to utility operations;
Public engagement and media relations, ensuring timely, transparent communication;
Program development, building scalable workflows and preparedness strategies.
Skilled in documentation, leadership, and stakeholder communication, Brittany ensures that emergency programs are resilient, responsive, and continuously improving across utility systems.