Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Special Agent, New York Office, Public Information Officer
Mar. 2016 - Jul. 2023Greater New York City Area● Served as chief spokesman and led a team of public affairs specialists for the largest FBI field office, ensuring the organization’s reputation was protected, impactful work was recognized, brand was appropriately represented, and the public was engaged in the effort to reduce crime. ● Senior advisor to the Assistant Director in Charge (ADIC) on all matters pertaining to media relations and external/internal communication. Consistently forged messaging consensus among senior leadership of myriad agencies, including the United States Attorney’s Offices in multiple jurisdictions, the New York City Police Department and a range of federal, state and local partner agencies. ● Developed and maintained trust-based relationships with a vast network of national and local reporters and producers at all major media outlets in one of the nation’s largest and most active media markets. Worked closely with a wide variety of television and movie producers developing content featuring the FBI to ensure procedural and visual accuracy while protecting the FBI’s brand and promoting the FBI’s overall public affairs strategy. ● Oversaw public information campaigns and responded to media inquiries during critical incidents including the Cesar Sayoc attempted mail bombings, the Sayfullo Saipov West Side Highway truck attack, the Ahmad Rahimi Chelsea bombing, the Akayed Ullah Port Authority bus terminal bombing and multiple agent/officer involved shootings. ● Developed and implemented comprehensive communication strategies for sensitive investigations, ensuring accurate, timely, and secure information dissemination to relevant stakeholders; notable investigations included Michael Cohen, Robert Menendez, Anthony Weiner, the Clinton Foundation, FIFA, NCAA basketball corruption and a multitude of sensitive counterintelligence and counterterrorism matters