NPI is pleased to announce the appointment of three distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Regina Lombardo, Chief Security Officer at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and former Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF); Heather Childs, public safety and security executive with deep experience at the Department of Justice; and Gregory Thomas, Senior Executive for Law Enforcement Operations at the Kings County (Brooklyn, NY) District Attorney’s Office.

These new members bring a wealth of professional expertise along with a personal commitment to supporting the law enforcement community and advancing NPI’s mission of strengthening policing through innovation, science, and collaboration.

• Regina Lombardo oversees the safety and security of The MET’s 21 iconic buildings and previously served as Acting Director of ATF, where she led national law enforcement initiatives. She is deeply committed to protecting communities and preserving cultural heritage.
• Heather Childs has decades of experience as a former prosecutor who worked closely with law enforcement. At DOJ, she worked across the department’s various components, divisions, and law enforcement agencies to drive public safety and public policy initiatives, develop big-picture strategies for improving and supporting law enforcement personnel and key DOJ programs.
• Gregory Thomas advises the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office on law enforcement strategy, oversees a team of more than 80 detectives, and has been instrumental in building crime reduction initiatives in partnership with the NYPD.

“Our board thrives on the experience, integrity, and vision of its members,” said Laurie Robinson, NPI Board Chair. “Regina, Heather, and Gregory not only bring extraordinary professional expertise, but also a genuine connection to NPI’s mission. Their insights will strengthen our ability to support the profession of policing and the communities it serves.”

“NPI is fortunate to welcome leaders whose careers reflect dedication to public safety and public service,” said Jim Burch, NPI President. “Their perspectives will help guide our work in shaping effective, evidence-based solutions for agencies nationwide.”

NPI’s Board of Directors includes current and former law enforcement executives, decorated scholars, government and community leaders, and business professionals. Together, the board provides governance, guidance, and vision that ensure NPI remains a trusted and independent resource for agencies, officers, and communities.

For a full list of NPI’s Board of Directors, visit www.policinginstitute.org/board-of-directors.