Kathleen Marie Tomeo
Honolulu,USA
Summary
Senior Counter Threat Finance Practitioner skilled in advising and coordinating CTF operations within the Department of Defense and partner agencies. Aligns CTF activities with national security objectives and regulatory compliance to enhance operational effectiveness and interagency collaboration. Known for adaptability, strong work ethic, and ability to master new skills independently.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
GS13, CTF Operations Integrator
HQ US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM)
Honolulu, USA
05.2024 - Current
- Managed CTF operations and activities to align with the INDOPACOM Theater Campaign Plan.
- Advocated for DASD CNSP funded CTF personnel and programs across INDOPACOM AOR and DASD enterprise, enabling USG, partner nations, and LE to disrupt financial support for adversarial nation state malign influence, TCOs, and VEOs.
- Facilitated integration of CTF into the INDOPACOM response process to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated with Departments of Commerce, Justice, and Treasury to expedite designations of businesses and individuals linked to TCOs, VEOs, and actors trafficking in narcotics, precursor chemicals, technologies, and weapons.
- Served as focal point for INDOPACOM CTF analysts and partners, facilitating information sharing and engagement to support disruption of illicit finance networks.
- Trained and mentored INDOPACOM CTF analysts, ensuring compliance with intel oversight and analytic tradecraft standards.
- Procured new partner requests while developing and sustaining an effects-based culture among INDOPACOM and JIATF-W analysts.
- I supervise required initial and periodic training courses in addition to providing oversight of oral and written products and presentations.
- Thorough knowledge of CN/CTF, joint force and other pertinent agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and US Department of Treasury policies and doctrine.
GS14, CTF Program Manager
HQ US Special Operations Command-Africa (SOCAFRICA)
Stuttgart, Germany
03.2021 - 05.2024
- Acted as the CTF Program Manager and Advisor to the Commander, J2, J3, and J5.
- Managed development, integration, and implementation of CTF programs supporting Special Operations forces, US Country Teams, and various US government agencies to achieve AFRICOM and US National Security objectives.
- Integrated CTF into USAFRICOM’s Theater Campaign Plans, contingency OPLANS, and Campaign and Theater Execute Orders, enhancing operational alignment and readiness.
- Aligned CTF operations, activities, and investments (OAIs) with Host/Partner Nation Security Forces to address critical capability gaps, fulfill intelligence requirements, and sustain key long-term priorities and relationships.
- I supported USAFRICOM and SOCAFRICA theater exercises with a focus on integration of CTF priorities.
- I supervised the CTF Specialist and embeds who supported SOCAFRICA’s forward components on the continent of Africa.
GS13, CTF Specialist
HQ US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
Tampa, USA
10.2010 - 03.2021
- Supervised 5-man teams integrating with IA, DoD, and LE partners in Interagency Task Force (IATF) to operationalize CTF and disrupt illicit activities.
- Oversaw production and planning for CTF-related operations, ensuring effective support for mission objectives.
- Coordinated logistics for special operations training and exercises.
- Developed and maintained operational documentation for mission planning.
- Analyzed intelligence reports to support decision-making processes.
JSOU Adjunct Instructor
HQ US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
Tampa, USA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed and executed CTF lesson plans, programs of instruction, and curriculum in alignment with JSOU academic standards and peer-reviewed materials, overseeing all CTF courses.
- Delivered CTF training to local teammates and Special Forces Groups (SFGs) before and after deployment, improving operational readiness.
- Developed course materials that met USSOCOM operational standards to ensure alignment with mission objectives.
- Delivered lectures on special operations concepts and strategies, fostering deeper understanding of tactical applications.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student understanding of military tactics.
CTF Team Chief, External Operations Platform (EXOPS)
HQ US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
Jordan
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Established first CTF team at EXOPS, enhancing collaboration with JSOC and US and foreign partners.
- Supervised 5-man CTF team, coordinating operational integration with foreign partners and US IA, IC, DoD, and LE agencies.
- Managed day-to-day operations, oversight, and training of CTF team and foreign partners, ensuring alignment with CTF objectives.
- Developed EXOPS CTF Charter aligned with JSOC goals, integrating it into policy.
Operation Resolute Support, Afghanistan
HQ US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
Afghanistan
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Facilitated re-establishment of theater CTF capability for USCENTCOM, improving operational readiness in counterterrorism efforts.
- Coordinated multi-agency efforts with SFGs, US IA, DoD, LE, and foreign partners on CTF initiatives; supervised disruption operations with Departments of State and Treasury to strengthen counter illicit financial activities.
- Developed and executed CTF training program for AFG Attorney General, providing AFG analysts with translated materials to disrupt illicit funding.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) -
St. Thomas University School of Law
Miami, FL01-2006
Master of Science (MSIM) - International Management
St. Thomas University School of Business
Miami, FL01-2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology and Theology (dual degree)
Rutgers University
Camden, NJ01-1994
Skills
- Intelligence analysis
- Threat assessment
- Risk mitigation
- Operational planning
- Capabilities development
- Strategic integration
- Team collaboration
Work
+1-808-473-6836
Summary Qualifications
I am a senior Counter Threat Finance (CTF) Practitioner with 20 years’ CTF experience; in total, 31 years supporting the Department of Defense (DOD). As a recognized and respected CTF subject matter expert (SME), I advise, plan, oversee, and coordinate CTF activities across the community to ensure they comply with legal and regulatory requirements to meet customers’ operational needs. I provide professional, dynamic, timely, and accurate operational expertise to DOD components, Intelligence Community (IC) colleagues as well as Interagency (IA), law enforcement (LE) and National Guard partners. I am responsible for the oversight, collaboration, and preparation of CTF mission planning, establishment of priorities, provide decision-making briefings, create information papers, and conduct operational coordination.
Professional Development
- Outward Performance, Arbinger Institute, Honolulu, HI, 2025
- Certification expected, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Spring 2025
- Illicit Finance Course, Actual2, Honolulu, HI, 2025
- CTF Planners Course, USASOC, Ft. Bragg, NC, 2025
- Mortal Mint 2.0, Information Systems Security Office (ISSO), Honolulu, HI, 2025
- Certification, Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), Honolulu, HI, 2024
- Certification, Federal LE Liaison, Hawaii State Fusion Center, Honolulu, 2024
- Cryptocurrency Operations, Sherman Kent School, Langley, VA, 2024
- SOF Sensitive Activities Foundations Course, JSOU, Germany, 2023
- Civilian Education System Foundation Course, Army Management Staff College, Germany, 2023
- Program Management Fundamentals, Army Europe, Germany, 2023
- Mortal Mint Tool Suite, ISSO, Tampa, FL, 2022-2023
- Counter Threat Finance Basic Course, JKO, Germany, 2022
- Cryptocurrency Fundamentals Course, ISSO, Tampa, FL, 2022
- Leadership Principles, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Germany, 2022
- Certification, Security Cooperation, Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU), Germany, 2022
- Fast Track Program (FTP), Ft. Bragg, NC, 2020
- Faculty Development, JSOU, Tampa, FL, 2018
- Operational Design Thinking I & II, JSOU, Tampa, FL, 2016-2017
- Conflict Resolution, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Tampa, FL, 2016
- Behavior-based Interviewer Training, US Air Force, Tampa, FL, 2016
- Leadership and Management, OPM, Tampa, FL, 2016
- Leading at the Speed of Trust, Franklin Covey Group, Tampa, FL, 2015-2016
- Sensitive Site Exploitation, National Media Exploitation Center (NMEC), Ft. Bragg, NC, 2015
- Extraordinary Leadership, OPM, Tampa, FL, 2015
- Basic and Advanced Threat Finance Courses, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), DC, 2014-2015
Timeline
GS13, CTF Operations Integrator
HQ US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM)
05.2024 - Current
GS14, CTF Program Manager
HQ US Special Operations Command-Africa (SOCAFRICA)
03.2021 - 05.2024
CTF Team Chief, External Operations Platform (EXOPS)
HQ US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
01.2020 - 07.2020
JSOU Adjunct Instructor
HQ US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
01.2018 - 01.2021
Operation Resolute Support, Afghanistan
HQ US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
11.2016 - 05.2017
GS13, CTF Specialist
HQ US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
10.2010 - 03.2021
Master of Laws (LL.M.) -
St. Thomas University School of Law
Master of Science (MSIM) - International Management
St. Thomas University School of Business
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology and Theology (dual degree)
Rutgers University