Cultivating a Resilient Border Security Workforce

Discover the real-life superheroes behind the badges as we take a candid look at the men and women of Customs and Border Protection (CBP).   Learn how CBP is transforming its workforce to meet future challenges.  With the help of our esteemed guests, Ryan Scudder, David Aguilar, and Peter Jaquez, we illuminate the often-invisible struggles these agents endure and the extraordinary measures CBP is taking to support them. From the stories that tug at the heartstrings to the pioneering strategies in workforce care, this episode promises insights into the cultural shifts reshaping CBP and how they're revolutionizing the support for employees' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. As we share the journey of this federal agency, you'll learn about the commitment to not just maintaining readiness but fortifying the very soul of the CBP community.Featuring:Ryan Scudder, Executive Assistant Commissioner, Enterprise Services, CBP, David Aguilar, former CBP Acting Commissioner and former Chief of Border Patrol, and Peter Jaquez, Executive Director, Workforce Care Directorate, CBPThis discussion took place at the Annual HSDF Border Security Symposium in Washington, D.C. on December 12, 2023.Follow  HSDF THE PODCAST and never miss latest insider talk on government technology, innovation, and security.  Visit the HSDF YouTube channel to view hours of insightful policy discussion.  For more information about the Homeland Security & Defense Forum (HSDF), visit hsdf.org.