Councils

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Council service is open to INSA members in good standing. Simply complete this brief form & our membership team will contact you with next steps. 

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Where Expertise Meets Action.

INSA’s policy councils and subcommittees bring together professionals from government, industry, and academia to address the intelligence and national security community’s most pressing challenges. Councils do not just talk about issues; they help shape them.

As a member, councils offer:

  • Opportunities to shape policies that strengthen the IC's effectiveness and efficiency 
  • Thought leadership through white papers, op-eds, podcasts, and panel discussions
  • Collaboration with peers and government partners in trusted, solution-focused forums
  • Access to government and academic leaders who share challenges, priorities, and opportunities for collaboration

Get Involved!

Council service ensures that INSA members play an active part in advancing policy ideas and solutions that support the U.S. intelligence and national security mission.


Thought Leadership

White Papers & Op-Eds

Danielle James: Keeping Career Doors Open

Jun 26, 2024, 14:05 by Nicole Leung
On this week's episode host Jim Donnelly is joined by Danielle James, Assistant Director, Training and Workforce Development Directorate, NCIS. Tune in to hear Danielle James share her career journey from State Department to NCIS. She also delves into her educational background including the benefits of attending an HBCU, highlights important mentorship relationships, and more!

Episode 21

On this week's episode host Jim Donnelly is joined by Danielle James, Assistant Director, Training and Workforce Development Directorate, NCIS. Tune in to hear Danielle James share her career journey from State Department to NCIS. She also delves into her educational background including the benefits of attending an HBCU, highlights important mentorship relationships, and more!

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Thank you to our episode sponsor, Nightwing!

Podcasts

Danielle James: Keeping Career Doors Open

Jun 26, 2024, 14:05 by Nicole Leung
On this week's episode host Jim Donnelly is joined by Danielle James, Assistant Director, Training and Workforce Development Directorate, NCIS. Tune in to hear Danielle James share her career journey from State Department to NCIS. She also delves into her educational background including the benefits of attending an HBCU, highlights important mentorship relationships, and more!

Episode 21

On this week's episode host Jim Donnelly is joined by Danielle James, Assistant Director, Training and Workforce Development Directorate, NCIS. Tune in to hear Danielle James share her career journey from State Department to NCIS. She also delves into her educational background including the benefits of attending an HBCU, highlights important mentorship relationships, and more!

View all the episodes!

Thank you to our episode sponsor, Nightwing!