Source: US FBI
Share the thing you’re most proud of from your FBI career.
I am still as proud and in awe of being part of this organization as I was on the day I received my credentials and badge from Director Louis Freeh. I am proud of what I’ve been able to accomplish in my career. But most importantly I am proud of the people I work with. I’ve been able to see the new agents and supervisors that Icve had the chance to mentor grow and mature in their roles. They are the future, and I am proud to have been part of it—even if in a small way.
What is the best career or life advice you’ve been given?
I’ve been fortunate to have had women in the FBI who provided me with challenges, guidance, and mentorship at different stages of my career. The first such person was my principal firearms instructor at Quantico, Supervisory Special Agent Mary Ann Krauss, whose motto was: attitude.
Looking back, it is such a simple word that means so much and impacts all aspects of life and career. Attitude is how you carry yourself, attitude is how you tackle a case, attitude is how you deal with adversity, attitude is how you treat others. Attitude determines your path. Still to this day, I think of that simple motto. My attitude is to walk with confidence and not let anyone or any situation intimidate me, to be determined and focused on the mission, to always do my best, to be humble—and never forget to laugh.