Alicia Hernandez is the Co-Founder and CEO of H&DV Consulting Solutions, LLC, a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and Small Business Enterprise company. Her education includes a MS of Science Public Safety Leadership, and a BS in Criminal Justice. A highly effective Subject Matter Expert with over 20 years of experience in Airports Security with an emphasis on Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessment, Airport and Aircraft Operator Security Programs, Access Control, and compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations. Forward solution-oriented leader with extensive expertise on various venues’ access control systems, insider threat safety and security mitigation strategies, and risk assessments. Policy and procedure development with a keen aptitude for process improvement. Her experience extends outside of Airports and has conducted vulnerability assessments at multiple venues to include hotels and stadiums with the goal of identifying risks and implement safety and security protocols to mitigate threats to the industry and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements. Her knowledge, training, and expertise are invaluable to develop and accomplish projects in difficult to navigate environments such airports, hotels, and large public venues.
Her experience includes 8 years in the United States Army where she achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant (E6) while deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
AWARDS
Army Commendation Medal (2nd award); Army Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Meritorious Device, and Army Service Ribbon.
CERTIFICATIONS:
AAAE Airport Security Coordinator (ASC)
AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE)
Ground Security Coordinator Certification (GSC)
California Advanced Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
Her experience includes 8 years in the United States Army where she achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant (E6) while deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
AWARDS
Army Commendation Medal (2nd award); Army Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Meritorious Device, and Army Service Ribbon.
CERTIFICATIONS:
AAAE Airport Security Coordinator (ASC)
AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE)
Ground Security Coordinator Certification (GSC)
California Advanced Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)