 Hi, my name is Starr Cochran and I'm an accounting officer here at Cal OES. I work in the travel unit within the accounting department as an accounting officer. To support the agency's responsibility of mitigating the effects of disasters and emergencies, employees must travel. To respond, direct and coordinate state and travel resources across the regions. As an accounting officer, I'm responsible for auditing travel claims for the administrative units. This includes Cal OES's director and chief WD directors as well as legal, finance, crisis communications and IT units. I am also responsible for processing and issuing all travel advances. I love being a part of an organization whose mission is to help and support others as well as being a part of a unit who desires that as well. I've been here about two and a half years. I'm proud of my position here, although my unit's not on the front lines providing support to those that need it. We absolutely admire and appreciate those that do. And if we can help by reimbursing employees accordingly for their efforts or provide advanced funds to assist, we're proud to be a part of that. One of the best parts about working here is also working with my unit. The camaraderie and just the unity between us is good. When disaster hits, things are connected, so we step up and help each other. My name is Star Cochran and I am Cal OES.