Erika Englund
About Erika Englund
Erika Englund is a Protective Intelligence Investigator with extensive experience in security and intelligence analysis. She has worked in various roles within the State of Ohio and American Electric Power, focusing on critical infrastructure protection and security management.
Work at American Electric Power
Erika Englund has been employed at American Electric Power (AEP) since 2021 as a Protective Intelligence Investigator. In this role, she develops intelligence reports that focus on emerging threats to critical infrastructure. Prior to her current position, she served as a Security Coordinator at AEP from 2016 to 2021, where she was responsible for various security-related tasks. In her current role, she manages the site access program to ensure secure access to company facilities and provides security insights for corporate events, including business travel and off-site meetings.
Previous Experience in Law Enforcement
Before joining American Electric Power, Erika Englund worked for the State of Ohio for 12 years as a Sergeant from 2002 to 2014 in Springfield, Ohio. Following her tenure as Sergeant, she transitioned to the role of Intelligence Analyst in the Columbus, Ohio Area from 2015 to 2016 for one year. During her time in law enforcement, she gained extensive experience in intelligence gathering and threat assessment.
Education and Expertise
Erika Englund holds a Master of Science degree in Forensic Psychology from Tiffin University, which she completed from 2005 to 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Ohio Dominican University, studying there from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in understanding criminal behavior and the psychological aspects of security and intelligence.
Teaching Experience at Ohio University
Since 2016, Erika Englund has served as an Adjunct Instructor at Ohio University in the Columbus, Ohio Area. In this capacity, she shares her knowledge and expertise in security and intelligence with students, contributing to their education and professional development in the field.
Early Career at Limited Brands
Erika Englund began her career in security at Limited Brands, where she worked for eight months in 2001 to 2002. This early experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in security and intelligence, allowing her to develop skills that would be essential in her later positions.