INSA Recognized For Annual Innovation Showcase
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance has been recognized by the American Society of Association Executives for its annual Innovators’ Showcase program. INSA’s annual Innovators’ Showcase, conducted in partnership with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, gives academia and the private sector an opportunity to present independent research and development initiatives to scientists, technologists
Save the Date: The New IC: Empowering Women and Engaging Men, May 17
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance is hosting a full-day symposium on professional issues women encounter within the intelligence community and while pursuing national security careers. INSA’s symposium, “The New IC: Empowering Women and Engaging Men,” takes place May 17 at the NRECA Conference Center in Arlington, Virginia. The event will feature high-ranking women in
Save the Date: William Oliver Baker Award Dinner, June 8
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance will honor Stephanie O’Sullivan, former principal deputy director of national intelligence, as the 34th recipient of the William Oliver Baker Award on June 8. The Baker Award recognizes extraordinary contributions to the intelligence and national security affairs of the United States. O’Sullivan, whose three-decade career in intelligence was capped by a
SOSi’s John Avalos Joins INSA Advisory Committee
SOS International LLC has announced John Avalos, the company’s chief operating officer, has been selected to serve on the Intelligence and National Security Alliance Advisory Committee. INSA provides a nonpartisan forum for collaboration between the public, private, and academic sectors of the intelligence and national security communities, seeking to promote practical and creative solutions to
Solving the Science Problems that Keep the IC Awake
There is no better way to get new, game-changing ideas than by simply asking for them—and that is just what the Intelligence and National Security Alliance and the Science and Technology directorate at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have done. In May, INSA will host its 10th Innovators’ Showcase, where researchers and
SAVE THE DATE: 33rd Annual William Oliver Baker Award Dinner, June 9, 2017
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance will host the 33rd Annual William Oliver Baker Award Dinner June 9, 2017, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. Robert S. Mueller III will be honored. The event recognizes individuals for: Sustained excellence in their contribution to national security affairs over a considerable period of time or a single achievement
INSA Announces Recipients of 2017 Achievement Awards
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) announced Jan. 25 the recipients of the 2017 INSA Achievement Awards. The awards recognize outstanding mid-level professionals from government, military, private sector and academia supporting the U.S. national security mission. Selected by a committee of INSA’s leadership and Intelligence Champions Council, the recipients are: CPT Brigid K. Calhoun,
INSA Names LGS Innovations CEO Kevin Kelly Chair of Technology and Innovation Council
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) announced Jan. 19 that it has named LGS Innovations CEO Kevin Kelly chair of the Technology and Innovation Council. “As a longtime council member with extensive senior leadership experience, Mr. Kelly understands how INSA and its member organizations can best support innovation initiatives that bring government, industry and
INSA Names Six to Board of Directors, Five to Board of Advisers
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance announced Nov. 2 six new members to its board of directors, which is responsible for strategic and business oversight of INSA operations and planning. “INSA has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, from membership to program offerings,” INSA Chairman of the Board Letitia Long said. “A strong board of directors
INSA Seeks Nominees for 2017 Achievement Awards
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Achievement Awards, which recognize up-and-coming leaders and mentors serving or supporting the U.S. national security mission. “INSA is very proud to again host the Achievement Awards,” INSA Chairman Tish Long said. “This program represents something we as a community must embrace: recognizing and
INSA Adds Five to its Executive Committee
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) announced July 6 the appointment of five new members to its Executive Committee, which advises INSA leadership on prospective research initiatives, membership activities, events, and strategic planning. The appointees include: Dana Barnes, Microsoft National Security Group General Manager Michael King, Northrop Grumman Vice President of Business Development, Cyber
INSA Names Suzanne Wilson-Houck Organization’s First COO
Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) announced May 13 the appointment of Suzanne Wilson-Houck as the company’s first Chief Operating Officer. “Suzanne has been integral to INSA’s recent success and continued growth,” INSA Chairman Letitia A. Long said. “Thanks to her leadership, business acumen and commitment to membership service, INSA’s financial health and brand have
SAVE THE DATE: INSA to Host Leadership Dinner, Discussion Feat. Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Marcel Lettre
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) will host a Leadership Dinner and discussion with Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, the Hon. Marcel Lettre, on May 5 at The Ritz-Carlton in Pentagon City. Lettre will reflect on the current state of defense intelligence under his leadership as the fourth USD,I. The evening will include
John E. McLaughlin to Receive 32nd William Oliver Baker Award
Former Acting Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) John E. McLaughlin has been selected to receive the 32nd William Oliver Baker Award, Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) Chairwoman Letitia A. Long announced Feb. 10. “John McLaughlin is the consummate public servant, a man of great conviction and humility who I am so pleased to see
SAVE THE DATE: 2016 INSA Achievement Awards, Feb. 9
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) will present the 2016 INSA Achievement Awards on Feb. 9 at the United States Institute of Peace. The awards recognize outstanding midlevel professionals from government, industry and academia supporting the U.S. national security mission. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper will deliver the keynote remarks. “INSA is proud to recognize
Recipients of 2016 INSA Achievement Awards Announced
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) announced Jan. 14 the six recipients of the 2016 INSA Achievement Awards. The awards recognize outstanding midlevel professionals from government, industry and academia supporting the U.S. national security mission. “INSA is proud to recognize this class of Achievement Award recipients,” INSA President Chuck Alsup said. “They have demonstrated
INSA Names 15 to its Board of Directors, Board of Advisors
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) announced Dec. 10 that it has added six new members to its Board of Directors and nine new members to its Board of Advisors, which has been expanded from 18 members to reflect INSA’s membership growth. “I am fortunate to begin my tenure as chairperson of the INSA
Letitia ‘Tish’ Long Named INSA Board of Director Chair
Letitia “Tish” Long has been named the next chairwoman of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance board of directors. She will succeed John Negroponte, whose three-year term expires Dec. 31. Negroponte, the nation’s first director of national intelligence, will assume the title of chairman emeritus. Long and Negroponte will assume their respective roles Jan. 1,
DigitalGlobe Inc. Appoints Dr. Roger Mason Jr. to Board of Directors, Martin Faga to Retire this Month
DigitalGlobe Inc. announced Oct. 21 the appointment of Dr. Roger Mason Jr. to the DigitalGlobe Board of Directors. Mason is currently helps lead the non-profit research company Noblis as a Senior Vice President of National Security and Intelligence, and serves on the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) Board of Directors. He previously worked as the Assistant Director
IC Nominees Sought for Edwin H. Land Industry Award, Joan A. Dempsey Mentorship Award; Deadline is Oct. 30
Industry partners that support the intelligence and national security communities are encouraged to nominate their up-and-coming junior professionals for the Edwin H. Land Industry Award, presented by the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA). Appropriate nominees would be contractors and nongovernment employees with 8-10 years of nonexecutive experience. “Recognition of individuals who have demonstrated great promise
Cardillo and NGA to Leverage Booming Imaging Satellite Industry
In January, the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) hosted a leadership dinner where U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) director Robert Cardillo spoke about the growing Earth imaging satellite industry and its data implications. “The skies — really space — will darken with hundreds of smallsats to be launched by Skybox, Planet Labs, BlackSky and others,”
Robert Cardillo Shares His Vision for NGA in the Intelligence Community of the Future
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) hosted a leadership dinner Jan. 21 featuring National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Director Robert Cardillo. Director Cardillo provided his vision for positioning NGA in the Intelligence Community (IC) moving forward in his keynote address. According to Cardillo, the future presents a steep curve in the emerging commercial space satellite
Hon. Mike Rogers, C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger to Receive INSA William Oliver Baker Award
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) will present the 31st William Oliver Baker Award to the Honorable Mike Rogers and C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, INSA announced Jan. 20. From 2011 to 2014, Rogers (R-MI) and Ruppersberger (D-MD) were chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), the committee
SAVE THE DATE: INSA to Host March 3rd Symposium on Impact of ODNI-“A Decade of IC Integration and the Challenges Ahead”
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) will host a half-day symposium on Tuesday, March 3, at the Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City in Arlington. Current and former leaders of government and industry will discuss the impact of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) on the intelligence community and its role in strengthening the U.S.
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