Episode 5: Women in Leadership
This month of The Saibatu Mansaray Journey is about the work of some amazing women around the world. This episode we chat with the highest ranking woman in the United States Secret Service who serves as the Assistant Director for the Office of Protective Operations. Kim Cheatle talks to us about her leadership journey, her personal loss and the importance of prioritizing faith and family. As the first woman to ever fill the role of overseeing the protection of the President and Vice President of the United States she shares some valuable tips for women to be mindful of as we navigate the workplace.
You don’t want to miss:
A woman’s leadership journey in a male dominated workforce
The role gender plays or should not play in one’s career
Crucial pieces of advice for advancement in the workplace
Through my story and those of my amazing guests, I pray that our message touches the lives of people to be inspired, encouraged and informed all on all things faith, empowerment, global health, and beloved Mother Africa.
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Ms. Kimberly Cheatle is the highest ranking female in the United States Secret Service and in November of 2019, she was appointed Assistant Director, Office of Protective Operations. In this position, Ms. Cheatle manages execution of the Office of Protective Operation’s $133.5M budget and collaborates with ten operational divisions and the Technical Security Division to research, develop, and deploy technologies that reduce risks to protectees, protected facilities, and protected events. She also develops and/or updates operational policies; oversees a special projects team that responds to operational, technical and administrative issues at all levels of the organization; and directs staffing and logistical operations for the directorate and ten operational divisions to ensure divisions and events are properly resourced. Prior to serving as Assistant Director, Ms. Cheatle served as the Special Agent in Charge of the Atlanta Field Office, providing oversight for all mission related investigations, protective intelligence and protective visits in the state of Georgia. Ms. Cheatle was appointed to the Senior Executive Service (SES) in February 2016 as the Special Agent in Charge of the James J. Rowley Training Center (RTC). In this position Ms. Cheatle directed and coordinated all aspects of training and career development for the organization. She later served as the Deputy Assistant Director for the Office of Training. Prior to her SES appointment, Ms. Cheatle was the Special Agent in Charge, Office of Strategic Planning and Policy, where she developed and deployed an innovative web-based communication platform designed to promote open and transparent communication within the organization. She also directed the agency’s internal communications. Ms. Cheatle has served in numerous leadership roles throughout her 25 year career, to include the Vice Presidential Protective Division, the Resident Agent in Charge, Grand Rapids, MI resident office, Assistant Inspector, Office of Inspection, Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge, Vice Presidential Protective Division, and Assistant to the Special Agent in Charge, RTC.
