Wanda Davis serves as the Deputy Director of the National Transportation Vetting Center (NTVC) at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), where she plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation’s transportation systems. With a robust team of 250 personnel, Ms. Davis leads the NTVC in...
Wanda Davis serves as the Deputy Director of the National Transportation Vetting Center (NTVC) at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), where she plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation’s transportation systems. With a robust team of 250 personnel, Ms. Davis leads the NTVC in its mission to conduct round-the-clock integrated vetting and encounter analysis across aviation, maritime, and surface transportation sectors. Under her leadership, the NTVC processes over 800 million passenger vetting operations annually, ensuring that potential threats are identified and mitigated effectively.
Ms. Davis's expertise in homeland security and counterterrorism is instrumental in driving strategic initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of transportation security measures. She is responsible for managing an annual budget exceeding $100 million, which supports the center's advanced technologies and operational capabilities. Her transformational leadership style fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, enabling her team to build coalitions with various stakeholders, including federal, state, and local agencies, to enhance national security.
Key projects under her direction include the implementation of cutting-edge vetting technologies and the development of comprehensive training programs that empower personnel to respond adeptly to emerging threats. Ms. Davis's commitment to customer service ensures that the NTVC not only meets regulatory requirements but also addresses the needs of the traveling public. With her extensive background in military operations and defense, she brings a unique perspective to the challenges of transportation security, making her a vital asset to the TSA and the broader homeland security landscape.
