Cory McGookin

The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing law enforcement leadership, promoting public safety, and supporting the professional development of police executives across the Commonwealth. In my role, I oversee and coordinate training and leadership development programs, including multi-day executive-level schools, ensuring a high-quality experience for participants. My responsibilities include program planning, logistics, and on-site management, as well as fostering a supportive learning environment that enhances collaboration and professional growth among attendees.

Consultant & Leadership Facilitator | Grateful Chip LLC

Through Grateful Chip LLC, I provide leadership development, training, and executive coaching for a variety of clients across sectors. My work includes serving as the Director of Coach Training for Performance Protocol, where I lead program design and coach development for law enforcement executives, and as a Master Instructor with Dedication to Community, facilitating high-impact sessions on relationship building and equity between police and the communities they serve. I also partner with agencies, nonprofits, and corporations to deliver workshops and keynotes on emotional intelligence, resilience, cognitive bias, and decision-making under pressure. My approach blends deep subject matter expertise with engaging facilitation and a commitment to transformative learning.

Unit Chief for FBI National Academy program. Program has over 1k LE leaders who attend in residence 10 week program at Quantico.

Lead team of 20+ National Academy instructors

Leadership instructor for graduate and undergraduate course taught for University of Virginia at the FBI National Academy program.

Congressional Liaison

Instructor and program management of New Agent Trainees for HUMINT

Case agent for violent crimes, drug trafficking, and gang activity