Greensboro, Ga. (May 12, 2021) – Hannah Heinen, a rising junior at Lake Oconee Academy, has been selected to attend the prestigious Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy Youth Leadership Program (YLP) in Quantico, Virginia, this summer. After an intensive application and interview process, 60 students from across the globe, representing 40 U.S. states and four countries, were chosen for this program. The program is overseen by a group of law enforcement instructors, and the training immerses the attendees in the topics of leadership, integrity, FBI operations, resiliency, and fitness.
The program is sponsored by the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc., (NAA) a non-profit law enforcement leadership network, and attendees participate at no charge to them. According to the FBI NAA, “YLP is designed to offer lifelong enrichment opportunities in support of exceptional young leaders’ drive for knowledge and their desire to make a difference in the world. The vision of YLP is to develop an influential community of socially conscious and service-minded leaders, connected through association, who positively shape the world.”
“Hannah is an excellent candidate for the FBI Youth Leadership Program,” stated Dr. Jody Worth, LOA’s Chief Academic Officer. “She will not just be another participator, but rather a true contributor. She will enrich the program with thoughtful ideas and feedback. Hannah encapsulates all of the qualities that describe the excellent student. I am excited for Hannah and the opportunity at hand.”
“I am honored to be selected to represent the state of Georgia and look forward to strengthening my leadership skills and learning how FBI agents train for their careers,” said Hannah. She is a high honors student, plays varsity basketball and soccer at LOA and is a member of the LOa Student Government Association and Beta Club.