Karen Deann Dorough, Ed.S Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc

Quantico, Va

Support the Special Agent in Charge in coordinating the robust training program for 1,000+ recruits. Develop sophisticated investigative techniques, including Criminal Diversion and Intelligence Training Sections. Supervise one Intelligence Unit and two Diversion Units, delegating tasks, providing mentorship, and evaluating performance. Direct professional graduation ceremonies.Leadership Impact:Chair the hiring committee with direct oversight of Recruit Academy instructors and committee member’s selection, the interview process and behavioral questions, and merit principles enforcement for hiring.Prepare a weekly report for the United States Attorney General to identify positive and negative trends in performance and solutions to mitigate underperformance and inefficiencies. Oversee a 10-week, Basic Intelligence Research Specialist (BIRS) Training Course designed to help new Intelligence Research Specialist (IRS) thrive in the demanding, complex intelligence analysis field. The program provides intensive training and development of the analytical skills necessary to support DEA drug investigations. Lead all training for the Diversion Training Unit designed to familiarize basic trainees with the pharmaceutical and chemical industry; demonstrate tactics and methods employed to divert legal drugs and chemicals into the illicit market. Develop and coordinate advanced training programs to enhance the investigative skills of Diversion Investigators.Deliver impactful presentations and briefings to influence executive and professional leaders to refine operational processes.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Championed a multi-agency, 12-city DEA 360 Strategy initiative to address the opioids and heroin crisis through meetings, seminars and activities, engaging citizens, governments, community leaders, and stakeholders. Shepherded teams to help synchronize law enforcement operations at all levels. Exercised Diversion control to engage drug manufacturers, wholesalers, medical practitioners, and pharmacists. Execute community relations, social media marketing, and written correspondence for the DEA 360 Strategy. Leadership Impact Reduced opioid overdose deaths 41% in Allegheny County, WV and 51% in Dayton, OH one year after DEA 360 was initiated.Oversaw $12M budget for well-planned, multi-faceted activities, including media buys, youth programming, parent coaching, and travel, which enabled the DEA to educate 20K+ people on the opioid and heroin epidemic. Increased social media and online presence from a 13-week Wakeup campaign for each city, resulting in:o 67.76% bounce rate increase on the Get Smart About Drugs Manchester microsite. o 54% bounce rate increase on the Just Think Twice West Virginia microsite.o 715K+ impressions from a local billboard in Manchester, NH with a Fentanyl-related message.OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL & PUBLIC AFFAIRS, DEA – CONTINUED o 4M digital ads with an 85% reach from a billboard in Milwaukee, WI, and an 18% increase in 211 calls. 66% increase in PSAs aired in the Boston market in one year. Prepared and delivered presentations for training and briefings that attracted tens of thousands of attendees across the nation and internationally and helped solidify effective partnerships with previously reluctant stakeholders.Monitored and tracked expenditures, ensuring that adequate controls were in place.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led a TDS group utilizing combined resources with those of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies in an innovative effort to investigate, disrupt and dismantle those suspected of violating the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) or other appropriate federal, state, or local statutes pertaining to the diversion of licit pharmaceuticals and or chemicals.Leadership Impact Led 12 squad members to identify pharmacists, inventory technicians, and physicians suspected of violating the Controlled Substances Act for the diversion of licit pharmaceutical controlled substances or listed chemicals.Directed investigations resulting in 85+ arrests, up from 10 arrests the year before, representing a 703% increase.

New York, Ny

Directed a United States Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) El Dorado Task Force supporting 44+ law enforcement agencies in New York that dismantled financial and drug-related criminal activities through strategic investigations and coalition building. Carried out tactical plans for complex financial investigations that increased crime detection.Leadership Impact Leveraged knowledge of the Black-Market Peso Exchange and commodity-based money laundering that led to 18 T’III’s, seizures of $2.1M+, and 91 arrests in just one fiscal year. Positioned the taskforce group in the top 5% of the division for arrests and seizures from efficient investigations and relationship building with the DEA and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

Greater New York City Area

Leveraged Information Technology (IT) expertise to implement systems and platforms to fully exploit criminal financial activity and drive up production. Leadership Impact Created a web-based tracking system to improve safety, customer service, and monitoring of staff schedules and operational expediency; inventory accuracy improved 60% and TOG efficiency increased 30%.Seized $4M after equipping 27+money counters with wireless Sendum tracking devices capable of notifying enforcement personnel when money counters were turned on and in use. Installed GPS device in money counter.Led and directed diverse professionals and support staff, exercising full personnel authority, assigning work, evaluating performance, and providing mentorship to build a high performing team.

Doctor Of Education - Edd

18 credits shy of a Doctorate Degree in Education

Master'S Degree, Education Specialist Degree

Master'S Degree, Education, Supervision, And Administration

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies

Associate'S Degree, Electrical And Electronics Engineering