J. Austin Powell

J. Austin Powell, CFE, serves as the Founder and Executive Coach at Issachar Learning Solutions, LLC since January 2023, focusing on resilience and leadership development for public service professionals and educators. Powell is also an Adjunct Professor at Liberty University and an Advanced Instructor at Indian River State College, delivering courses on political, economic, and criminal justice topics. A retired Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge with the USDA Office of Inspector General, Powell oversaw training and policy initiatives for a national staff, leading significant efforts in remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous roles include senior positions at the U.S. Government Publishing Office, DoD Office of Inspector General, and other law enforcement agencies, contributing extensive experience in investigations, policy development, and law enforcement training. Powell holds a doctoral-level Executive Certificate in Public Policy from Liberty University and various law enforcement training certifications, to include Southern Police Institute and FBI-LEEDA.