Kate McGowan
Summary
Results-driven Supervisory Special Agent with expertise in team leadership, risk assessment, and community engagement. Proven ability to lead high-profile investigations while mentoring the next generation of investigators
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Special Agent
FBI Philadelphia
12.2021 - Current
- Led investigative teams in high-profile criminal cases across multiple jurisdictions.
- Coordinated intelligence-sharing initiatives with local law enforcement agencies.
- Facilitated interagency meetings to discuss strategies and operational objectives.
- Analyzed trends in criminal activity to inform tactical planning and resource allocation.
- Mentored junior agents on investigative techniques and best practices in fieldwork.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the collection, storage and use of evidence gathered during an investigation.
- Maintained regular communication with other members of management team regarding current status of investigative projects assigned.
- Attended meetings with elected officials at the state level regarding law enforcement issues impacting the community.
- Advised prosecutors regarding the development of legal strategies related to criminal matters under investigation or prosecution.
Supervisory Special Agent
National Counterintelligence Task Force
Washington, DC
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with federal agencies to gather intelligence and share critical information, enhancing situational awareness and operational readiness.
- Developed counterintelligence strategies to mitigate insider threats effectively.
- Collaborated with federal and international law enforcement agencies to apprehend and neutralize threats, coordinating counterintelligence operations that strengthened security measures.
Supervisory Special Agent
Office of Congressional Affairs
Washington , DC
12.2018 - 05.2020
- Coordinated legislative briefings and community outreach programs.
- Prepared briefing materials for congressional leaders and staff.
- Engaged with stakeholders to gather feedback on proposed legislation.
Airport Liaison Agent
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport Resident Agency
Atlanta, GA
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Collaborated with law enforcement during security incidents.
- Developed strategies for improving overall safety measures at the airport facility.
Special Agent
FBI Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
06.2010 - 06.2017
- Conducted investigations into complex public corruption cases, enhancing accountability and legal compliance.
- Developed and implemented strategies for undercover operations, leading to successful intelligence gathering and case resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/English
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05-2006
Master of Arts - Government
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD04-2026
Skills
- Community engagement
- Risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Partnership building
- Community engagement
- Partnership building
Affiliations
Senior Fellow, Severn Leadership Group (2020-Present)
Timeline
Supervisory Special Agent
FBI Philadelphia
12.2021 - Current
Supervisory Special Agent
National Counterintelligence Task Force
05.2020 - 12.2021
Supervisory Special Agent
Office of Congressional Affairs
12.2018 - 05.2020
Airport Liaison Agent
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport Resident Agency
06.2017 - 12.2018
Special Agent
FBI Atlanta
06.2010 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/English
La Salle University
Master of Arts - Government
Johns Hopkins University