| July 2009 Speaker |
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 As a graduate of Harvard University, James Bernazzani reported to the FBI Academy inQuantico, Virginia on June 7, 1984. His career as a lawman and crime fighter has been stellar ever since. Prior to coming to New Orleans, Bernazzani served as Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Houston Division where he was responsible for investigations and operations targeting international drug cartels and other organized crime groups. Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks against America, Special Agent Bernazzani was promoted to Deputy Director for Law Enforcement at the Counterterrorism Center, Central Intelligence Agency. During May 2003, he was again promoted to Principal Deputy Director of the newly formed Terrorist Threat Integration Center. At the time of his appointment as Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans Division, Special Agent Bernazzani acted as Deputy Assistant Director for international terrorism investigations and operations handled by the FBI. His term in New Orleans led to numerous convictions against violent criminals and corrupt government officials. Awarded the 2006 Presidential Award for Meritorious Service, James Bernazzani retired from the FBI in May 2008. He serves as President and Founder of the Youth Rescue Initiative, a non-profit, publicly- and privately-funded effort to help today’s youth realize their potential. |
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