The Professional Staff Executive of the Year is for a civilian department member who is an executive-level member of NAWLEE and supports NAWLEE’s mission to Lead – Inspire – Mentor.
2026 Finalist: Kim Tilghman
Equity Program Manager
Baltimore Police Department (MD)
2026 Runner-up: Kelly Branthover
Lead Crime Analyst Metropolitan Police Department (District of Columbia)
2025 Recipient: Tara Hall
Community Partnership Administrator.
Mesa Police Department
2025 Special Acknowledgment: Rachel Songalewski
Sr. Manager Safety & Security Analytics Amtrak Police Department
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