Civilian Spotlight: Getting to know LaJeannia J. Lacey

By Ms. Carrie E David (SMDC/ARSTRAT)August 29, 2012

Name: LaJeannia J. Lacey, management analyst, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, Huntsville, Ala.

Age: 31, the secret to aging is picking an age you like and sticking with it

Hometown: Huntsville, Ala.

Years of federal service: 27 years (20 years at USASMDC/ARSTRAT, seven at the U.S. General Accountability Office)

Education: Bachelor of Science in government and public affairs with a minor in French from Tennessee State University; a Master of Arts in public administration/international relations from Howard University; and a doctoral studies in public administration/comparative politics from Howard University

Marital status: Single

Children: One son, Ryan

Activities/hobbies: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; flower gardening; and reading

Favorite movie: On Golden Pond

Favorite TV show: 30 Rock

Favorite band: Earth, Wind and Fire

Favorite thing about working for the Army: Working for the Army gives me an opportunity of pursing my dream of public service, interacting with colleagues from other countries, which broadens my global perspective, and confirming the essentiality of sound, thorough recordkeeping not only in Department of Defense agencies, but government-wide.

What made you want to work for the Army: It gave me the ability to reinstate with the federal government after leaving private industry.