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

Dropping Papers: 5 Things to Know When Separating From Federal Service

Aug 28, 2025, 10:04 by Nicole Leung
In this episode of The Unredacted Resume, Brian Drake is joined by Elisabeth Baker and Mika Cross who break down the essentials every federal employee should know before separating from service. From resume reviews and ethics filings to separation letters and clearance status, this conversation offers practical guidance to ensure a smooth and well-prepared transition.

The Unredacted Resume: Episode 2

 

The Unredacted Resume is co-hosted by Tech & Innovation Council Co-Chair Brian Drake and Security Policy Reform Council Vice-Chair Lindy Kyzer.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Elisabeth Baker Pham (Partner, Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch), and Mika Cross (CEO, Strategy@Work), who break down the essentials every federal employee should know before separating from service. From resume reviews and ethics filings to separation letters and clearance status, this conversation offers practical guidance to ensure a smooth and well-prepared transition.

Podcasts

Dropping Papers: 5 Things to Know When Separating From Federal Service

Aug 28, 2025, 10:04 by Nicole Leung
In this episode of The Unredacted Resume, Brian Drake is joined by Elisabeth Baker and Mika Cross who break down the essentials every federal employee should know before separating from service. From resume reviews and ethics filings to separation letters and clearance status, this conversation offers practical guidance to ensure a smooth and well-prepared transition.

The Unredacted Resume: Episode 2

 

The Unredacted Resume is co-hosted by Tech & Innovation Council Co-Chair Brian Drake and Security Policy Reform Council Vice-Chair Lindy Kyzer.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Elisabeth Baker Pham (Partner, Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch), and Mika Cross (CEO, Strategy@Work), who break down the essentials every federal employee should know before separating from service. From resume reviews and ethics filings to separation letters and clearance status, this conversation offers practical guidance to ensure a smooth and well-prepared transition.