Councils
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
Dr. Megan Anderson: Curiosity at the Crossroads of Technology
Episode 57
In this episode of the ICC podcast, host Jim Donnelly welcomes Dr. Megan Anderson, Executive VP of Capabilities at IQT. Dr. Anderson reflects on her path from academia and biotech to the national security arena and how curiosity has guided her through unexpected opportunities. She discusses the growing intersections of emerging technologies, the strategic role of STEM talent in the IC, and the importance of communicating technical insights across diverse audiences.
Podcasts
Dr. Megan Anderson: Curiosity at the Crossroads of Technology
Episode 57
In this episode of the ICC podcast, host Jim Donnelly welcomes Dr. Megan Anderson, Executive VP of Capabilities at IQT. Dr. Anderson reflects on her path from academia and biotech to the national security arena and how curiosity has guided her through unexpected opportunities. She discusses the growing intersections of emerging technologies, the strategic role of STEM talent in the IC, and the importance of communicating technical insights across diverse audiences.