Darnelly
De Jesus
VP, Global Security
Retired Assistant Director of the United States Secret Service with executive oversight of national training, enterprise readiness, and global operational support. Led a 500-acre training center delivering 750+ annual courses to more than 24,000 participants and managed logistics, readiness, and resource operations for 160+ domestic and international facilities, overseeing more than $500M in budgets and contracts.
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Operational Expertise
Presidential Protection
Training Command
Infrastructure Protection
Protective Operations
Operational Excellence
Strategic Risk Advisory
Global Threat Mitigation
Crisis Management
Security Leadership
Experience Highlights
Presidential Protection Operations
Served in senior operational roles supporting Vice Presidential protective operations and major National Special Security Events. Coordinated complex security environments and interagency operations protecting national leadership and global dignitaries during high-profile international engagements.
Secret Service Command Leadership
Retired Assistant Director of the United States Secret Service responsible for enterprise oversight of internal investigations, integrity programs, and inspection operations. Led high-risk investigative portfolios and implemented structural reforms that strengthened accountability and operational performance across a workforce of more than 8,000 personnel.
Global Mission Readiness
Directed enterprise readiness, logistics, procurement, and operational infrastructure supporting more than 160 domestic and international Secret Service facilities. Managed more than $500M in budgets and contracts while strengthening the systems that enable continuous mission readiness and global operational support.
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Training & Professional Development
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National Defense University – Eisenhower School — Master of Science in National Security and Resource Strategy.
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Federal Executive Leadership Development — Senior executive training in national security strategy, organizational leadership, and interagency coordination.
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Protective Operations & Advance Training — Specialized training in dignitary protection, protective intelligence, and high-risk security operations.
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Federal Investigations & Integrity Oversight Training — Advanced investigative methodologies related to internal investigations, misconduct oversight, and compliance operations.
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Enterprise Readiness & Operational Planning — Training and operational leadership focused on logistics, resource management, and mission readiness across global facilities.
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Executive Coaching Certification — Certified executive coach specializing in leadership development, performance improvement, and organizational transformation.
Key Leadership & Operational Roles
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Assistant Director, United States Secret Service — Led the Office of Professional Responsibility overseeing internal investigations, integrity programs, inspections, and compliance operations across an 8,000+ person workforce.
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Deputy Assistant Director, Office of Training — Directed a 500-acre federal training center delivering more than 750 annual courses to over 24,000 participants while modernizing tactical and leadership development programs.
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Deputy Assistant Director, Office of Integrity — Oversaw enterprise compliance, inspection operations, and misconduct investigations strengthening accountability across the agency.
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Special Agent in Charge, Enterprise Readiness Division — Led logistics, procurement, and operational readiness across more than 160 domestic and international Secret Service facilities.
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Vice-Presidential Protective Division — Conducted and supported protective operations for national leadership and coordinated security for major national security events.
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Washington Field Office & Criminal Investigative Division — Led complex investigative and protective operations including international missions and high-risk criminal investigations.
Speaking & Media Enquiries
Darnelly De Jesus is a sought-after voice for media appearances, expert commentary, keynote presentations, and leadership briefings on national security, organizational leadership, and enterprise readiness. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in federal law enforcement—including serving as Assistant Director of the United States Secret Service—she delivers clear, authoritative insight on evolving security threats, leadership in crisis environments, and strengthening institutional integrity. Frequently called upon by news outlets, broadcast programs, and industry forums, she provides informed perspective on current security developments and complex global risk environments.
Media & Commentary Topics
Breaking Security Threat Analysis
Protecting National Leaders
Terrorism & Emerging Threats
Crisis Leadership in Real Time
Law Enforcement Response to Major Incidents
Security Lessons from High-Profile Attacks
Speaking Topics
Leadership Under Pressure
Presidential Protection Operations
Building Organizational Integrity
Enterprise Security Readiness
Training High-Performance Security Teams
Women in National Security
