Analyst Talk - Amanda Sienkiewicz - From Coca-Cola Dreams to Crime Scenes

Episode: 00270 Released on June 9, 2025 Description: In this powerful episode of Analyst Talk with Jason Elder, Jason sits down with Amanda Sienkiewicz, the 2024 Civilian of the Year for the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Amanda shares her winding path from marketing graduate with dreams of working for Coca-Cola to becoming a highly respected law enforcement analyst in Florida. With 18 years of experience, Amanda reflects on the surprising turns her career has taken from analyzing financial crimes and tracking sexual predators to solving homicides and providing vital aid during Hurricane Ian.

Amanda recounts three career-defining cases, including identifying a murder victim later found in a freezer and tracing a killer using just a Snapchat handle and a faint clue from 2018. Along the way, she offers insights into the evolving role of analysts, the power of networking, and the value of continuous learning. Whether you're a veteran analyst or just entering the field, Amanda’s story is an inspiring reminder of the impact a determined analyst can have.
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00:00:17 – Introducing Amanda
00:12:36 – Embezzlement
00:16:34 – Sexual Predators
00:19:10 – ABS:  Hurricane Ian  
00:26:31 – ABS:  Find the Freezer Homicide
00:26:31 – Break:  Sally Rawlings & Jaime Lamanna
00:33:41 – ABS:  Shooting in the Park
00:43:03 – Advice
00:50:38 – Personal Interests:  Genealogy
00:53:16 – Words to the World