The FBI Dallas Citizens Academy Alumni Association is a community-based and supported organization, distinct and independent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI Dallas Citizens Academy Alumni Association is composed of a cross-section of community leaders and is designed to inform, foster understanding and promote a safer society through a process of educating all elements of the community about law enforcement, with a particular emphasis on the mission, resources, and limitations of the FBI. Each member of the FBI Dallas Citizens Academy Alumni Association is a graduate of an FBI appointed and conducted FBI Citizens Academy curriculum with a focus on the Federal Bureau of Investigation, relevant federal law enforcement issues and future challenges. As FBI Ambassadors we connect with our communities and fellow citizens, bringing greater awareness through transparency, dialogue and community involvement, the work that the FBI and all Law Enforcement Agencies perform – Ensuring the Safety, Security, and Freedom of all.
We typically meet on a quarterly basis with hosted guest speakers where we learn about a wide range of different law enforcement challenges and issues affecting the public such as cyber crime, human trafficking, forensics and violent crime to name a few. We also volunteer throughout the community in a variety of projects and programs.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
To learn more about each member, please see the biography section at the bottom of this page.
ADVISORY BOARD
More About the Board
Phil Glauben, Association President starting in 2026, previously leading the Community Outreach for Elder Programs. His dedication to creating inclusive, informative, and supportive programs showcases the association's commitment to ambassadorship for FBI to all age groupsPhil was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and graduated Hillcrest High School in 1972. He attended University of North Texas (then North Texas State University) and earned his BBA (Bachelors Business Administration) in 1976, and his MEd (Masters of Education/Counseling) in 1978. He joined his family’s business in 1978 as Director of Sales, and ultimately, in 2004, sold the company to an LA-based company, Komar Alliance, and remained with Komar as regional sales manager. He recently retired in December, 2023.Phil has been involved in a variety of community and civic organizations over the years. In 1985…the year his daughter Sarah was born, Phil began a 30+ year career of volunteer service with his Fraternity-Sigma Alpha Mu—on an international level. He was elected to the Board of Directors for multiple terms, and served as International President twice….from 1995 to 1997, and from 2008 to 2011. He has served as Education Chairman since 1991, overseeing 6 regional educational programs per year, plus the international conference. He received the Alumni Service Award in 2004, and is proud to have received the Lifetime Distinguished Service Award in 2022…only awarded 14 times in the organization’s 114 year history.Phil served for 10 years on the Board of Directors of the UNT Alumni Association, and served as President from 2006 to 2008. He was honored to have received UNT’s Outstanding Alumni Service Award in 2008…one of only 6 University awards presented to alumni annually.Beginning in 2026, Phil was appointed to the Dean's Advisory Board, working closely with the Executive Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.Phil has served in various Board and volunteer capacities at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, and currently serves both as 2nd Generation Speaker (telling the story of his dad who was a Holocaust and concentration camp survivor) and ex-officio Board Member with the special assignment of identifying and involving other 2nd and 3rd Generation survivors in the Dallas area. He is constantly on the lookout for ways to promote the Museum, and its important message.
Phil serves on the City of Dallas Community Development Commission as Commissioner for District 12 (appointed by City Council Member Cara Mendelson). This Commission actively helps manage, along with city staff, a HUD grant benefitting the citizens of Dallas in the areas of Public Services (child and afterschool care programs), Affordable Housing (homebuyers assistance, home improvement and preservation, residential development acquisition loans), Home Investment Partnership activities, Emergency Solutions Grants (emergency shelter, street outreach, homeless prevention, and rapid rehousing, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS.
Phil and his wife Linda have been married for 42 years, and together have 2 children (4 counting spouses) and 4 grandkids. Phil and Linda enjoy travel, and spoiling their grandkids!
Tammy Cotton Hartnett is a graduate of Baylor University with degrees in Russian/Slavic Studies and Political Science.She was appointed by the President of the United States to serve in the Department of Agriculture and the Interstate Commerce Commission. Tammy served in the U.S. Department of Justice as a member of the executive team for the Attorney General. There she received her Top Security Clearance from the FBI and was awarded The Attorney General’s Highest Commendation for service rendered on behalf of the United States. Tammy worked on Capitol Hill with the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee on former
Soviet decolonization policies and later served as a lobbyist handling federal and state regulatory issues for tax and budget with two non profit research think tanks in Austin and Dallas, Texas.After moving to Dallas she served on numerous nonprofit boards in Texas including as President for The Dallas International School, TexProtects Child Protective Services and Dallas Contemporary Museum. Tammy presently serves as the guest introductory speaker for the Harvard Club of Dallas in their distinguished lecture series. An active member of the Dean’s Parent Council Board of Directors at UChicago located in Chicago, she is interested in the development of a new research campus being built in Paris, France. Tammy is an avid reader, a collector of contemporary art, and a global traveler. Tammy is married and has three adult sons.
Elisa Morales is married to her high school sweetheart, Frank, and together have a 21-year-old daughter named Sydney. Elisa currently works for the City of Garland as the Administrative Services Supervisor in the Planning Department where she has worked for the last year of her 21-year career with the City of Garland. She is currently enrolled at Amberton University where she is working towards her Master of Business Administration in Strategic Leadership. Elisa is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Garland, the Staff Liaison for the Garland Youth Council, Dallas CASA Advocate, and a member of the Leadership Garland program through the Garland Chamber of Commerce. When Elisa is not busy with her volunteer work or her daughter’s extracurricular activities, Elisa can be found at a nearby park training for her next marathon adventure.
Lori Barnett Dodson is a dedicated community leader and accomplished professional with more than 35 years of experience in the accounting and finance sector of the real estate industry. After a successful corporate career, she shifted her focus to supporting nonprofit organizations, working with groups such as the Garland Police Never Walk Alone Foundation and Garland Police Association, to plan and execute fundraising events that advance their missions.A graduate of Amberton College with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Ms. Dodson has a long history of public service in Garland. She served on the City’s District 6 Plan Commission from 2006 to 2011, represented District 6 on the City Council from 2011 to 2017, and held the office of Mayor from 2018 to 2019.
Joshua joined Partnership With Native Americans as president & CEO in January 2020, our 30th year of serving Indian country. A citizen of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, he has more than 25 years’ experience in education management, social work, and business development. Most recently, he served as Chief Information Officer of Haskell Indian Nations University, advancing their IT infrastructure and services to better meet their mission. Other public sector experience includes Tribal law and governance; after-school, youth, foster care, and housing programs for low-income families; and diversity and inclusion. Josh has also volunteered for the Kansas court-based Citizen Review Board for child in need of care cases and serves as a Trustee for the Texas Native Health Board. Joshua earned his bachelor’s in social work from the University of Kansas and then a J.D. specializing in Tribal law, applied Indigenous leadership, federal Indian law, and Indian gaming law. Sincere and forward-looking, Josh actively supports the advancement of Native communities.
A native Texan, Darryl was born and raised right here in North Texas, specifically Northeast Tarrant County. Following his graduation from Haltom High School, he made his way to Lubbock Texas to attend Texas Tech University and subsequently graduated with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting.Following a successful 20+ year career in corporate finance and accounting for local and national manufacturing and telecommunications companies, Darryl started career number two in Education. In 2003, he accepted the role of Director of Operations at Fort Worth Academy, an Independent Kindergarten through 8th Grade school in Southwest Fort Worth where he worked to launch one of the earliest 1:1 laptop programs for the students of FWA.Building upon his knowledge and interest in Education Technology, Darryl accepted the role of Director of Technology (later Director of Modern Learning) at Good Shepherd Episcopal School in Dallas. During this time, he began to make a bit of a name for himself in the education field, speaking at local, state and national educational conferences. Darryl recently joined Fort Worth Christian School as their Director of Modern Learning, a new role for FWC, and is focused on the design and implementation of modern, relevant learning environments that prepare students for the realities of and success in the modern world.Now with more than 20 years in education and specifically education technology, Darryl has an extensive understanding of the role technology plays in our lives today. This combined with his work in and around students and technology is the driving force behind his interest to serve in the community outreach area for youth programs. Knowing that many crimes against children often involve the use of digital technology, he wants to work with students and parents to educate them on the potential perils and pitfalls that can occur around students' use of technology and social media.
Director of Community Engagement - Hannah Francis (Class of 2023)
Hannah Francis is a transformational leader with over two decades of experience spanning human capital strategy, cybersecurity, and insider risk. She currently supports AT&T’s Chief Security Office, where she focuses on identifying and mitigating human-driven risk by translating behavioral signals into actionable security intelligence.
With a foundation in talent strategy, policy, and organizational design, Hannah brings a unique lens to insider risk—bridging people, data, and security to proactively detect anomalies, strengthen resilience, and protect critical assets before threats materialize.
She holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Texas A&M International University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from East Carolina University. She is also a graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy and a member of InfraGard.
Hannah leverages her cross-functional expertise to drive impact across enterprise security, insider risk strategy, and community-aligned initiatives, including partnerships supporting law enforcement and programs focused on mental health and victim reentry.
Director of Community Engagement - Nikki Bargains (Class of 2024)
Dave Harben brings over 23 years of expertise in security and asset protection. A graduate of Ball State University with a degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology, he also holds an Executive Certificate in Leadership and Management from the University of Notre Dame and is currently pursuing advanced studies at LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education.As a Global Security Leader at Apple Inc., Dave designs and implements strategies to safeguard the company’s people, assets, and reputation. His responsibilities include developing security programs, leading complex investigations, managing crisis response efforts, and building strong partnerships with law enforcement agencies. In 2017, he was recognized in Security Systems News’ Top 20 Under 40 for his significant contributions to the industry.Dave holds several professional certifications, including Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI), Certified Cyber Investigation Expert (CCIE), Six Sigma Lean Black Belt, and Loss Prevention Certified (LPC). He has also served in notable leadership roles, such as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the International Association of Interviewers South Chapter and President of both the Richardson Graduate Chapter and the Board of Chapter Advisors for Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.Dave and his wife, Courtney, enjoy spending time with their two dogs, Colt and Andie, traveling, exploring new experiences, and connecting with friends.
Dawn Weeks Spalding is a Marketing, Strategic Partnership, and Media Specialist with more
than 20 years of experience in talent booking, sponsorship development, and brand strategy
in Dallas, Texas. She currently serves as Vice President of Development for the North Dallas
Chamber of Commerce, where she drives membership growth, strategic partnerships, and
revenue-generating initiatives within the region’s business community.A high-energy, results-driven leader, Dawn is known for her proactive, hands-on approach
and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. A charismatic presenter with exceptional
relationship-building skills, her work has generated millions in press coverage, elevated
national brands, and raised millions of dollars for high-impact nonprofit events, including
Special Teams for Special Olympics and Taste of the NFL.Dawn has led marketing and branding initiatives for major entertainment venues, including
Cowboys music venues in Texas and The TXCU Theatre, collaborating with iconic artists
such as Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Toby Keith, Marty Stuart, and Tracy
Lawrence. She has also been a pioneer in developing sponsorship strategies for emerging
venues and large-scale events, earning a CMA Award for Best Small Venue, working with
national brands including Levi’s, Keurig, Dr Pepper, Budweiser, Ford, Red Bull, and more.
Her impact in the nonprofit and civic space is equally significant. Dawn co-chaired Special
Teams for Special Olympics alongside former Dallas Cowboys Coach Joe Avezzano for over
a decade, helping raise millions in support of athletes. She has held leadership and board
roles with numerous organisations, including the NTX Music Festival, Trinity River Mission, and The Family Place, where she co-chaired the 20th Anniversary Partners Card campaign raising over $1.2 million. She has served on ACS’s Cattle Barons Ball Committee and Advisory Board since 2006.
In 2026, Dawn expanded her civic leadership through several prominent roles, including
serving on the Board of the FBI Dallas Citizens Academy Alumni Association, the Dallas
Board of the National High School Basketball Association, and as Live Auction Chair for
FIFA Dallas’ Legacy of Legends Gala benefiting the North Texas Sports Commission.
Dawn holds a BA in Psychology with a major in Marketing and minor in Public Relations
from the University of Arizona, and a Graduate Marketing degree from Southern Methodist
University. A lifelong sports enthusiast, she enjoys football, hockey, and basketball, and was
a competitive track athlete and trained fencer. She is an avid reader, film lover, and proud
mother to her son, Dylan, whose passion for the outdoors has inspired a family commitment
to living green.
Bettye is a graduate of the University of Texas in Arlington. In 2016, she received her Master’s Degree from Southern Methodist University in the Liberal Studies Department with a concentration in Human Rights and Social Justice. She completed the program with a thesis on Holocaust Education in America. She graduated from the Doctoral program in 2021. Her dissertation focuses on the role of scientific racism in the development of the Jim Crow South and its continuing influence on American society. It was through one of her professors at SMU that she became part of the Dallas FBI Citizens Academy - Class of 2018.She is a Docent Educator at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum as well as a volunteer for the TSA K9 Decoy Program at DFW International Airport. She is married and has four amazing sons. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family, friends and her dogs, Milo and Maisie.As a Board member of the Dallas FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association, she hopes to increase member involvement through a variety of community engagement opportunities and member events throughout the year that are social, informative, and designed to not only educate the community on the FBI’s mission but to highlight the men and women of the Dallas Field Office.
Since 2016, Andrew has served as the Technology Advisor for this association as well as the North Texas InfraGard Members Alliance. He attended the Fort Worth Police Department Citizens Academy in 2003 and the ATF Citizens Academy in 2024. He participates in the FWPD Code Blue Citizens on Patrol program. He owns a technology consulting company specializing in providing technical support to businesses that don't have full time technology staff. He has been a member of the Professional Bowlers Association since 2002. He is a certified bowling coach and volunteers time to coach various youth leagues and high school teams.