Alicia Wadas - Past President FBI’s National Citizen Academy Alumni Association

Have you ever wanted to take an inside look at the FBI, but not necessarily join the FBI as an employee? Have you ever wondered about the FBI's Citizens Academy? In this episode, Alicia Wadas, an extraordinary civilian leader and patriot, shares her story and what shaped her to become an extraordinary leader and how she went on to become  a member of the FBI's Citizens Academy. Alicia tells us all about the Citizens Academy and the impact she made as the President of the FBI's National Citizen Academy Alumni Association. Alicia talks about the importance of building bridges between communities and the FBI. In 2023, Alicia received FBI recognition for Exceptional Service in the Public Interest, the first of its kind! Alicia recently retired from the prestigious advertising agency LAVIDGE, where she continues as a consultant in her role as President Emeritus.