FBI NATIONAL CITIZENS ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

HONORS JEFF GREEN

 

(Detroit, Michigan, July 16, 2024) – FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBI National CAAA) presented its Tracey L. Ballinger Partnership Award to FBI Miami Community Outreach Specialist Jeff Green at the association’s annual Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony in Detroit, Michigan, June 26, 2024.

“The Tracey L. Ballinger Partnership Award recognizes FBI employees who demonstrate exceptional partnership with FBI National CAAA affiliated chapters to achieve the outreach goals of our respective organizations,” said Richard Schwalberg, President of the FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association.

Created in 2019, the award is named for Tracey L. Ballinger, Senior Management and Program Analyst at FBI Headquarters, to honor her leadership, collaboration, and support for the FBI Citizens Academy Program and FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association.

“Ms. Ballinger’s knowledge, professionalism, and dedication have been essential to the program’s success,” said Schwalberg, “and have had a significant impact for all who are served by the FBI and the FBI National CAAA. We are pleased that she is with us tonight to present the awards.”

Award recipient Jeff Green has served with the FBI Miami Field Office for 36 years, with the past 24 years as the division’s Community Outreach Specialist. “Mr. Green has served honorably and with distinction in his role,” said Tracey Ballinger. “He embodies the collaborative spirit of the FBI’s outreach program, and goes above and beyond in an unassuming manner to bring people together, promote dialogue, educate, and build bridges.”

“Mr. Green personifies the highest standards of the FBI and FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association’s partnership,” said Schwalberg. “We are grateful for his dedication and leadership.”

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For more information about the award recipients, view the 2024  Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony video here.

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FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBINCAAA) is a 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 governance oversight, training, and resources for 58 affiliate chapters representing more than 53,000 business, civic, religious, and community leaders across the U.S., Guam, and Puerto Rico.  www.fbincaaa.org

 

FBI National CAAA is a nonprofit organization separate and apart from the FBI