Taryn Guariglia

I've been fortunate to spend 25 years in a career I truly love, working in federal law enforcement. I was inspired by family members who served in federal law enforcement and initially pursued criminal justice and criminology before realizing accounting would better serve my career goals. After earning my CPA and working at Deloitte in public accounting, I transitioned to federal service where I found my true calling. Currently, I serve as the regional HSTF coordinator for all of Florida and the Caribbean, a task force established by President Trump through executive order in January 2025. In this role, I oversee cases involving large-scale transnational criminal organizations, with emphasis on narcotics cases tied to foreign terrorist organizations, including Mexican cartels like the Sinaloa Cartel and New Generation Cartel. The work requires thinking outside the box, staying one step ahead of criminals, and dealing with a very diverse group including victims, witnesses, and targets. My proudest accomplishment was the Scott Rothstein case, a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme that consumed seven years of my life from 2009 to 2015. When Rothstein fled to Morocco on a private jet with his criminal associates, I worked morning, noon, and night to bring him back, ultimately indicting and arresting him and 29 others. This work earned me a SAMI nomination for the Samuel J. Heyman Public Service Award. What I love most about my work is being a public servant and serving both the local and national community. I work with a great team and spend much of my time now mentoring agents, helping them get going with their cases and providing guidance. I'm retiring in May 2025 and plan to take the rest of the year off before looking for my next career in early 2027.