The United States is in a bad place right now. People are more divided than ever, and it has gotten to the point of serious dysfunction and even violence. Whether you’re on the left, the right, or you’re an independent, this is a frightening time. You may be wondering how you can keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community safe from the chaos.

Before I get into how I want to help fix this problem, I want to introduce myself. My name is Jennifer Sensiba, and I’m putting the following education and experience to work for you:

• Bachelor’s degree from New Mexico State University, with coursework in:
  • Journalism and Mass Communication
  • History
  • Public opinion and propaganda
  • Resistance Movements
  • Economics
  • Computer Technology
• Graduate Coursework at American Military University. Courses in:
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security
  • Emergency and disaster theory
  • Risk communication
  • Crisis action planning, terrorism preparation and response
  • Domestic terrorism and extremist groups
  • Intelligence
  • Mitigation and resilient communities
• New Mexico Mounted Patrol (law enforcement) academy
• Certified firearms instructor
• Amateur Extra radio license (Highest license class for Ham Radio)
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (Drone) license
• Informal experience with automotive technology and a variety of other fields

Knowledge Is Power

My plan is to offer short online classes (each about an hour long) with “pay what you want” pricing. That way, anybody can take these classes.

To solve today’s problems and keep our communities safe, we need to first reduce everyone’s fear level. One of the best ways to keep fear away is through preparedness. So, I’m offering courses on the following topics:

• Mindset (staying calm) and situational awareness
• Personal defense
• Concealed carry (meets New Mexico and some other states’ licensing requirements if you follow up with a short in-person class)
• Intermediate personal defense
• Knowing your rights
• Preparing for emergencies

Once people feel safer, we can start working to heal the rifts and build stronger communities that are resistant to division and ugly politics. I will soon start offering classes and events that are designed to help bring people together. These will largely focus on southern New Mexico, but people from anywhere are welcome to participate remotely and apply what they learn elsewhere.