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July 15, 2024 47 mins

How does a woman in a male-dominated industry become the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and later Chief Security Officer of The Met? 

By never questioning her ability to lead. Listen as Regina Lombardo shares her journey starting in a restaurant in New York City cutting salami to becoming a career ATF agent. She discusses the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field and the importance of having mentors and a supportive network. 

Lombardo emphasizes the importance of representation and mentoring for women in federal law enforcement and shares her personal experiences and passion for supporting others through her involvement in Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE). 

Lombardo also talks about the transition from the ATF to the Treasury Department to the Department of Justice and the controversies surrounding the agency. She reflects on her time as the ATF Director and the challenges and rewards of the position. 

Listen to the end to hear Regina discuss her latest transition to her current role as the Chief Security Officer of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the challenges and responsibilities that come with it — including dealing with the Kardashians.

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