Media Release
Contact: Brenda Kanno, Director of Communications
news@fbincaaa.org
Pam Connell Named Director of Chapter Resources & Education
(St. Petersburg, Florida, November 11, 2024) – FBI National Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBINCAAA) is pleased to announce Pam Connell as Director of Chapter Resources and Education. She joined the National Board in January 2024 as Director of Chapter Services; the change in title reflects new responsibilities resulting from the merger of the Chapter Resources and Education and Training functions of the Board. In this expanded role, Ms. Connell will provide oversight for the design, development, and delivery of education, training, and other resources to support affiliated chapter leaders.
Ms. Connell is a graduate of the 2012 Rockford class of the FBI Chicago Citizens Academy program. Upon graduation, she joined the FBI Chicago Citizens Academy Alumni Association, where she later served as a Director, Vice President, and President for the Chapter Board. She subsequently served on the National Chapter Engagement team as an Regional Chapter Coordinator and in Leadership Development.
“We are grateful for Pam’s service to our National Board, both as a Board member and previous National Team member,” said Valerie Minner, FBINCAAA President. “Under her guidance, we launched the new Gold Star Chapter designation which recognizes excellence in Chapter operations, streamlined the applications processes for awards and annual report submissions, and are now diversifying education and training offerings.”
Most of Ms. Connell’s career has been in operations management and most recently in talent management. She earned a doctorate degree in leadership from James Madison University and holds a master’s in management.
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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.
