Experience

Rebuilding Alliance

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board of Directors

  • May 2023 - Present

  Rebuilding Alliance is dedicated to advancing equal rights for the Palestinian people through education, advocacy, and support that assures Palestinian families the right to a home, schooling, economic security, safety, and a promising future. Rebuilding Alliance is dedicated to advancing equal rights for the Palestinian people through education, advocacy, and support that assures Palestinian families the right to a home, schooling, economic security, safety, and a promising future.



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Chief of Staff & Senior Policy Advisor

  • Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  In this role, I managed my portfolio for Texas Congressman Troy E. Nehls’ (TX-22) Washington, D.C. office, encompassing legislative projects and congressional activities, leveraging unique insight and practical political and governmental policy experience. I serve as political and public affairs expert as well as a governmental advocate, working diligently to promote the interests of Congressman Nehls, engaging with constituents, lobbyists, foreign dignitaries, and governmental officials as appropriate. Highlights of my experience include: • Successfully drafted and introduced multiple pieces of legislation and budget requests for introduction in support of the Congressman's strategic goals and objectives. • Cultivated relationships with several foreign consulates in the district to ensure the interests of key demographic segments interests were addressed and supported. • Established and directed an executive-level law enforcement conference and press activities for Houston area federal, state, and local agencies to discuss ongoing legislative efforts; listened to concerns and reported back to various congressional offices. • Drafted legislation giving Title 21 (Drug Enforcement) authority to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The legislation would give thousands of HSI agents and task force officers authority to target fentanyl and other major drug traffickers unilaterally. Subsequent committee actions forced cabinet-level meetings between the Attorney General and the Director of the Department of Homeland Security to address the issues. Show less



Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Criminal Intelligence Unit Director

  • Sep 2019 - Jan 2021

  Directed a high-performing intelligence team overseeing strategic operations, including development, project planning, program implementation and day-to-day operations of anti-human trafficking programs, narcotics, money laundering, gangs, auto theft rings, terrorism, and other national security threats. - Hired, trained, and led a criminal intelligence team across Austin and Houston to evaluate and mitigate national security threat activity through the design, use, and maintenance of communication methods, databases, and software applications, such as geographic information systems mapping and AI tools to measure the size and location of criminal groups and their members. Proactively gathered intelligence through field observation, confidential sources, and law enforcement records to prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, maps, and charts to highlight intelligence data analysis and present to government representatives and intelligence organizations. - Developed and directed full control of a human anti-trafficking program, promoted strategies, and prepared communities for the threats and hazards that pose a significant risk to the security of Texas and the Nation. Partnered with Texas anti-trafficking organizations to research and develop strategies to identify new programs and community outreach efforts to combat human trafficking. Thoroughly audited program activities to identify areas of opportunity and refine operational processes and systems. - Appointed agency representative to spearhead public speaking and ensure positive public relations during business meetings, conferences, seminars, and committees while extensively cross-collaborating with the Executive Director and key stakeholders. Show less



Drug Enforcement Administration

• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Intelligence Analyst (Retired)

  • Jun 1998 - Sep 2019

  Supported the Austin Resident Office for 3 drug enforcement groups with jurisdiction across 16 Texas counties and then the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) headquarters’ Post Seizure Analysis Team (PSAT) by supporting, training, and consulting with Texas DPS’ Narcotics Service and Bureau of Information Analysis (BIA). - Spearheaded the first detailed area survey of Austin’s illicit drug trade by collaborating with local, state, and other federal law enforcement partners, successfully resulting in an in-depth assessment disseminated to partner agencies to mitigate illegal drug trade activity further. - Established a joint state-level program to install and utilize DEA unclassified and classified data systems to transfer communications and transactional data from the Texas DPS to various elements within the DEA. - Entrusted as Confidential Source Coordinator, Communications Security Custodian, and Property Custodian to manage $800K+ in equipment and resources. - Developed, mentored, and led a team of National Guard Intelligence Analysts to conduct area threat assessments, source debriefings, communications exploitation, and judicial wire intercept investigations involving major drug trafficking organizations operating in the Austin area and reported findings to local law enforcement and other organizations. - Designed and implemented an extensive agency-wide tactical and operational Intelligence Liaison program with area federal, state, and law enforcement agencies to support high-profile multi-national, regional, and local drug trafficking investigations. - Served as advisor regarding significant Texas DPS enforcement/intelligence initiatives and conducted tactical and operational intelligence support to enforcement operations involving traffic interdiction, multi-national drug, money laundering, and financial and bulk currency investigations. - Thoroughly analyzed mass amounts of data from various sources to develop intelligence products. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Colonel (Retired)

  • Jan 1986 - Sep 2018

  Retired as a Colonel (O-6) with over 32 years of service, including over 14 years of active duty time. Commanded multiple Signal Corps, Civil Affairs, and Information Operations units -Managed the re-certification of the Texas Army National Guard Regional Training Institute (RTI) and obtained an overall score of 98.8 which surpassed the criteria for the Army Training Center of Excellence. The re-certification allowed the RTI to continue teaching instructor certification courses, Officer Candidate School, Warrant Officer Candidate School, the Combat Medic Transition Course, the Calvary Scout Transition Course, the Basic Infantry Transition Course, and two specialized Artillery transition courses supporting the active Army, US Army Reserve, and Army National Guard. -Assumed command of a U.S. Army Information Operations Group earmarked for deactivation following the end of U.S. military involvement in Iraq. Quickly identified emerging support requirements for major organizations within the unit’s doctrinal area of operations. Aggressively reorganized the unit focusing on the supported commands' unique staffing requirements and mission focus areas. Implemented memorandums of understanding to support contingency operations with U.S. Army South, U.S. Southern Command, and Joint Interagency Task Force South and broadened support for missions in Kuwait and Jordan. -Commanded a Civil Affairs Detachment while deployed in Baghdad, Iraq, during OIF-1. In coordination with high-level Iraqi government officials at the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Interior, and Ministry of Aviation, led teams that coordinated the establishment of the Iraqi National Police Division and the construction of their police station. Renovated, reconstituted, and re-staffed the Baghdad International Airport hospital. Located and repaired the Iraqi Airways ground support equipment fleet as part of the process to re-institute flight operations at the Baghdad International Airport. Show less



US Army - Continued

• Multiple Locations, both CONUS and OCONUS

• Colonel (Retired)

  • Jan 1986 - Sep 2018

  -Served as the primary OUSD-I action officer for the Secretary of Defense CTFI Efficiencies Resource Management Decision (RMD) study to evaluate alternative courses of action and recommend the consolidation of DoD Counter Threat Finance lead component functions. -Conducted programmatic and functional analysis during the development, coordination, and approval of the DoD Counter Threat Finance Directive, DoD CTFI Strategy, and multiple position documents. -Conducted an initial survey of the Iraq Threat Finance Cell (ITFC) and United States Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A) CTFI operations in preparation for the OUSD-I sponsored Afghanistan Staff Assistance Visit (SAV). -Served as the OUSD-I representative to various national level interagency working groups on Counter Threat and Terrorism Finance and on joint DoD, Treasury, State Department, DHS, FBI, and DEA delegation chartered with evaluating and making recommendations to improve regional Gulf States (Middle East) CTFI activities. -Played an integral role in supporting several North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) meetings and outreach visits. -Assigned to Operation Alliance and Joint Task Force Six in El Paso in support of the US Border Patrol and the US Drug Enforcement Administration. Conducted low-visibility surveillance operations on the southern border of the United States on suspected drug traffickers. Supported a pilot VHF and signal intercept program targeting drug traffickers operating in Mexico. Managed a satellite communications network supporting joint military and law enforcement operations along the southwest border of the United States and US Border Patrol Tactical Unit operations in Bolivia. -Assigned to the Houston HIDTA Major Drug Squads Task Force as an all-source intelligence analyst and communications intercept analyst supporting investigations against international Columbian, Nigerian, and Southeast Asian drug trafficking organizations. Operated technical surveillance van. Show less