Media Release
Contact: Brenda Kanno, Director of Communications
news@fbincaaa.org
Jessica Hendon Elected Director of Chapter Engagement
(St. Petersburg, Florida, November 11, 2024) – FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBINCAAA) is pleased to announce that Jessica Hendon of Rockford, Illinois has been elected to the National Board as Director of Chapter Engagement. In this role, she will oversee the Regional Chapter Coordinators and Chapter Mentors who assist affiliate chapter leaders with resources, best practices, and leadership development.
After graduating from the 2012 Rockford class of the FBI Chicago Citizens Academy program, Ms. Hendon joined FBI Chicago Citizens Academy Alumni Association where she later served on its Board of Directors. After spending some time volunteering, she was elected to the Chapter Board as a Director. Prior to joining the National Board, she was of the National Chapter Engagement Team where she served as Regional Chapter Coordinator (RCC) for Region 1.
“We are excited to welcome Jessica to the National Board,” said Valerie Minner, FBINCAAA President, “and look forward to her leadership in supporting our affiliate chapter boards.”
Ms. Hendon has worked in the banking industry for over 20 years, primarily in areas of operational risk including fraud, physical security, information security, business continuity, and vendor management. She holds an MBA from Northern Illinois University as well as industry specific certifications. In addition to her work with FBINCAAA, she volunteers for a local organization working to align resources to better support children.
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FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBINCAAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-‐volunteer organization that works in partnership with the FBI to promote public safety and security through community engagement, education, and outreach initiatives. Founded in 2005, the National organization provides training, resources, and governance oversight for 57 local FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association Chapters representing more than 53,000 business, civic, religious, and community leaders across the U.S., Guam, and Puerto Rico.
