Life Lessons

Published: Aug. 28, 2021, 6:33 p.m.

b'Jean Kanokogi, Ph.D. is a Senior Special Agent for the US Government with extensive experience in conducting criminal and administrative investigations. With a career spanning for over 23 years in law enforcement, Jean has been the lead investigator on several high-profile cases. She has researched and instructed as a subject matter expert in deception detection, cognitive interviews, rapport building, interview/interrogation methodologies offensive/defensive tactics and firearms safety and engagement. She authored numerous mental health and law enforcement related articles. Jean has consulted on television program \\u201cLaw and Order, Special Victim\\u2019s Unit\\u201d; she is a story consultant to a pre-production documentary, was an associate producer for a motion picture. She is the co-author of, \\u201cGet up & Fight-The memoir of Rusty Kanokogi\\u201d; and she is a 5th degree black belt in judo. Jean was a member of the U.S. National Judo Team \\u2013 winning medals for the USA in many international competitions. She is a respected and recognized judo Sensei. Additional philanthropic work includes mentoring high-risk youths, motivational/engaging speaking and serving on the evaluation committee for the Rusty Kanokogi Scholarship fund managed by the Women\\u2019s Sports Foundation.'