FBI Support Network
Providing the FBI family with the direct support they need right now.
The FBI’s workforce is under assault like never before. This administration is firing and intimidating Special Agents, Intelligence Analysts, and professional staff for blatantly partisan reasons. Political leaders are using the FBI’s authority to open poorly predicated investigations to interfere with elections, advance ideological goals, and seek vengeance.
Our former colleagues are caught in the crosshairs. But they’re not alone. Justice Connection’s new FBI Support Network is here to help them draw their red lines, and connect them with the legal, mental health, and employment support they need.
We’re also doing what FBI professionals can’t do from the inside: speak out against attacks on the Bureau’s dedicated workforce, and raise awareness about the importance of its mission-critical work.
FBI employees can reach out to us at protectandassist@protonmail.com. Please ONLY write from your personal email address.
Get Help Now: Resources for FBI Employees
FBI Support Network Director:
MICHAEL FEINBERG
Former Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Mike Feinberg spent nearly 16 years as a special agent at the FBI focusing on counterintelligence and counterterrorism, leading some of the greatest successes of the first Trump Administration’s efforts against the People’s Republic of China’s intelligence services and their proxies. He was the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Norfolk Field Office’s national security and intelligence programs when the FBI pushed him out for being friends with an individual who appeared on Director Kash Patel’s enemies list.
Advisory Committee:
RACHEL BYRD
Former Special Agent in Charge
Rachel Byrd joined the FBI in 2004 and worked on a wide variety of criminal and national security violations. She was initially assigned to the Honolulu Division, and promoted to the Laboratory Division with the Evidence Response Team Unit. She later served in the Jackson and Mobile Divisions, along with the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate at FBI Headquarters. She retired with 21 years as a Special Agent in Charge.
BRIAN DRISCOLL
Former Assistant Director and former Acting Director
Brian Driscoll joined the FBI in 2007 and was initially assigned to the New York Field Office, before becoming an operator on the Hostage Rescue Team, which he would ultimately command. He later returned to New York as an Assistant Special Agent in Charge, served as the Special Agent in Charge of the Newark Division, and oversaw the Critical Incident Response Group as its Assistant Director. He also steered the FBI as its acting Director during the most tumultuous period in its history, before he was fired on August 7, 2025.
BRIAN DUGAN
Former Assistant Director
Brian Dugan served 26 years with the FBI, working criminal, counterterrorism, and counterintelligence violations. He served in San Diego, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington Field, Norfolk, and Headquarters before retiring as the Assistant Director of Training Division. Prior to joining the FBI, Brian served in the United States Marine Corps in Japan, Korea, and Russia, ultimately rising to the rank of Captain.
JILL FIELDS
Former Supervisory Intelligence Analyst
Jill Fields spent nearly a decade as an FBI Intelligence Analyst, most recently serving as the Supervisory Intelligence Analyst and Intelligence Coordinator for FBI Los Angeles’ Violent Crimes and Transnational Organized Crimes programs. Now, she and her husband, also a former FBI analyst, co-host the Forking Off podcast where they interview former federal employees who took “the fork in the road.” Jill is a licensed attorney and founding member of Ravenwood Intelligence Cooperative.
NIKKI FLORIS
Former Intelligence Analyst in Charge
Nikki Floris spent nearly 20 years as an FBI Intelligence Analyst, focusing on national security. She played an integral role in the growth and development of the FBI’s intelligence program, both as an Intelligence Analyst and member of the Senior Executive Service. She served as the head of analysis in both the Counterterrorism and Counterintelligence Divisions and was selected to serve as the FBI’s first Intelligence Analyst in Charge, holding this position at the Washington Field Office until her departure from the FBI in May 2025.
LISA GENTILCORE
Former Section Chief
Lisa Gentilcore spent 23 years with the FBI working counterintelligence matters, combating nation-state actors targeting U.S. intellectual property and critical infrastructure. She also served in the FBI’s Inspection Division, earning the FBI Director’s Award for Integrity and Compliance. Lisa retired in 2022 as a Senior Executive overseeing internal espionage investigations and leading the FBI’s Havana Syndrome efforts.
MICHAEL MASON
Former Executive Assistant Director
Michael Mason served 23 years, retiring in 2007 as the Executive Assistant Director for the Criminal, Cyber, Response and Services Branch. He previously led the Sacramento and Washington Field Offices. Upon retirement from the FBI, he spent 13 years as Chief Security Officer and SVP at a Fortune 100 company. Prior to his career as Special Agent, he served five years in the United States Marine Corps, departing as a Captain.
BRIAN O’HARE
Former Special Agent
Brian O’Hare joined the FBI in 1999 and was assigned to the Knoxville Division. A decade later he was selected to serve as a Supervisory Special Agent in the Counterterrorism Division before he returned to the Knoxville division. He was a member and team leader of the Evidence Response Team for 22 years. He also served as President of the FBI Agent’s Association from 2019 through 2023.
BRENT POTTER
Former Special Agent
Brent Potter was hired by the FBI as a Special Agent in 1997 and was assigned to the Chicago Field Office, where he remained for his 28-year FBI career. He worked in counterterrorism and major financial fraud, and also served as an Operator on the SWAT team for more than 25 years. Brent retired in April 2025 and now works as an operational risk manager in the financial services sector. His wife is also a retired FBI Special Agent who served in Chicago her entire career.
MARIA RICCI
Former Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Maria Ricci, a licensed attorney, retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2025 after almost 23 years of service. She primarily worked counterintelligence matters at Headquarters, and in the New York and Washington Field Offices. She spent 21 years as a case agent and a senior leader working Russian matters, before becoming an Assistant Special Agent in Charge over a Chinese counterintelligence branch at the Washington Field Office.
KAYLA STAPH
Former Special Agent
Kayla Staph served nearly five years as an FBI Special Agent, handling national security cyber, criminal cyber, and counterterrorism cases. She served on the Crisis Negotiation Team, Evidence Response Team, and was a FBIAA field office representative.
