Media Release
Contact: Brenda Kanno, Director of Communications
Darcy Friesen Joins National Board as Director of Compliance
(St. Petersburg, Florida, November 11, 2024) – FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBINCAAA) is pleased to announce that Darcy Friesen of Pello, Iowa was elected to the National Board as Director of Compliance. Since completing the FBI Omaha Citizens Academy program in 2012, she has been an active member of several FBINCAAA affiliate chapters and has served as Secretary and Vice President on a Chapter board. Prior to joining the National Board, she was both a Chapter Relations Coordinator and Data and Analytics Coordinator for the National Chapter Engagement and Chapter Resources Teams.
“We are honored to welcome Darcy to our National Board,” said Valerie Minner, FBINCAAA President. “Her professional experience and in-depth knowledge of compliance practices will support our affiliate chapters in maintaining the highest standards and requirements of our partnership agreements and government oversight agencies.”
Ms. Friesen holds a Master of Science Degree in Economic Crime Management and several advanced certifications, including Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager. She has specialized in banking compliance for over 20 years, and is currently the Chief Compliance Officer/BSA & OFAC Officer for a financial institution in Iowa.
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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.
