Along with dozens of other recipients in 2022, Maha Elgenaidi was a recipient of the 2022 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for ING’s DEI trainings for law enforcement agencies since 1995, as well as for FBI civil rights squads in San Francisco and other cities across the country since 2022.
Nominated by Director Robert Tripp of the San Francisco Division, he writes that “Ms. Elgenaidi’s professional demeanor in partner meetings brings a sense of calm, while advocating for transparency and accountability in round table discussions about civil rights and hate crimes.”
Led by Director Christopher Wray, the award ceremony was held in Washington, D.C. on Friday May 5th. In his delivery of the awards he said, referring to the awardees, “You took the initiative to drive the change you wanted to see in this world. And while I’m sure many of you faced hurdles and criticism along the way, action is part of who you are. So you overcame those obstacles. You did what you knew was right and just. And you made a tremendous impact. One of my favorite books is 'Good to Great' by Jim Collins. In the book, Jim talks about a study that revealed the best leaders aren’t ambitious for themselves, but rather ambitious for the organization they’re a part of. They put mission over ego. They put in the work. They’re not afraid to get their hands dirty and do less glamorous jobs… And that’s the type of leader you all have shown you are—you put others before yourselves. I applaud you for that, and I’m so grateful to be able to give you just some of the recognition you deserve here today.”
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