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Evy Poumpouras
Former Secret Service Special Agent and Interrogator, NBC Law Enforcement Analyst
Speaker Bio
Evy Poumpouras is a former Secret Service special agent with over 12 years of experience protecting the world’s most high-profile figures, including Presidents Obama, Bush, Clinton, and Bush Sr. Today, she is a respected multimedia journalist, host, and producer known for her insightful interviews and investigative prowess. Regularly featured on "TODAY," MSNBC, and "Good Morning America," Poumpouras shares her expertise on national security and law enforcement as NBC’s Law Enforcement Contributor.
Poumpouras is celebrated for her engaging talks that blend lessons from her Secret Service career with strategies for personal and professional growth. She captivates audiences with firsthand stories and offers practical insights on communication, leadership, and resilience.
Beyond her media career, Poumpouras is an adjunct professor at The City University of New York, teaching criminal justice and criminology. Her TEDx talk, "Words: Your Most Powerful Weapon," and bestselling book, "Becoming Bulletproof," further demonstrate her commitment to empowering others with actionable strategies for success.
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Poumpouras is celebrated for her engaging talks that blend lessons from her Secret Service career with strategies for personal and professional growth. She captivates audiences with firsthand stories and offers practical insights on communication, leadership, and resilience.
Beyond her media career, Poumpouras is an adjunct professor at The City University of New York, teaching criminal justice and criminology. Her TEDx talk, "Words: Your Most Powerful Weapon," and bestselling book, "Becoming Bulletproof," further demonstrate her commitment to empowering others with actionable strategies for success.
Sessions
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM EDT
Guest Keynote: Conflict Management Mastery: From Confrontation to Cooperation
Evy Poumpouras,
Former Secret Service Special Agent and Interrogator, NBC Law Enforcement Analyst,
As a former Secret Service special agent, Evy Poumpouras has successfully come out at the other end of chaos and conflict on countless occasions and draws from those experiences to provide crucial tips for navigating difficult situations and people to move from confrontation to cooperation. Poumpouras offers a step-by-step breakdown of how to deescalate, empathize, and even collaborate in challenging circumstances and takes the stigma of fear out of confrontation. She shows how anyone can protect their mindset, stand their ground, and effectively deal with whatever (or whoever) life throws their way.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:15 PM - 01:45 PM EDT
CISO Circle Lunch: Managing Conflict and Chaos — A Fireside Chat with Keynote Speaker, Evy Poumpouras
Evy Poumpouras,
Former Secret Service Special Agent and Interrogator, NBC Law Enforcement Analyst,
Christine Lee,
VP, Research, Gartner
Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Evy Poumpouras, a former Secret Service special agent and renowned expert in conflict resolution, as she delves deeper into the themes of her morning keynote. Evy will expand on her unique experiences and offer practical advice and real-world applications for security leaders looking to enhance their conflict resolution skills. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with Evy Poumpouras and gain the tools you need to navigate the complex challenges of the security world with poise and effectiveness.
Lunch service will begin at 12:15 pm; our speaker, Evy Poumpouras, will present from 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm. ... Show More Show Less
Lunch service will begin at 12:15 pm; our speaker, Evy Poumpouras, will present from 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm. ... Show More Show Less