Intelligence Career Conversations
This podcast explores the people, paths, and policies shaping today’s intelligence community. Each episode features candid discussions with professionals from across the field—covering career journeys, skill-building advice, and the real-world impact of policy decisions on the IC workforce.
Episodes
42 episodes
Michael Brasseur: Rooted in Integrity
On this episode of the ICC podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Michael Brasseur, Vice President of Innovative Intelligence Mission Center, SAIC. Tune in as Mr. Brasseur reflects on his 27-year career supporting the intelligence community, u...
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Episode 42
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24:38
Theresa Campobasso: Resiliency in Action
On this episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, Jim Donnelly is joined by Theresa Campobasso, Vice Chair of INSA's Insider Threat Subcommittee and Senior VP, Strategic Accounts, Exiger Government Solutions. Theresa shares her ...
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Episode 41
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39:44
Jonathan Boateng: Navigating a Cybersecurity Career
On this episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Jonathan Boateng, Director Security Specialist, Microsoft. Tune in as Mr. Boateng talks about the benefits of cybersecurity certifications, shares ...
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Episode 40
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26:39
Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg: Mentorship, Mission, and Making an Impact
On this episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly sits down with INSA/INSF President Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg for an insightful and candid discussion. Suzanne shares her unconventional journey into the nationa...
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Episode 39
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24:27
COL Derrick Lee, USA ( Ret.): Mission-Driven Leadership
This week on the Intelligence Career Conversations (ICC) podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by COL Derrick Lee, USA (Ret.), Director of Intelligence Programs, SOSi. Tune in as COL Lee shares experiences from 30 years in military intelligence,...
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Episode 38
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28:11
Wyetta Morrow: Giving Back, Leading Forward
On this week's episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Wyetta Morrow, INSA's Vice Chair of the Intelligence Champions Council and VP, Human Resources, Collins Aerospace, An RTX Business. Tune in to hear ...
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Episode 37
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30:35
Charles Carithers: Shaping a Career Through Service
On this episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Charles Carithers, Principal, Cornerstone Government Affairs. Tune in as he discusses his educational path, how to organically reach out to potenti...
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Episode 36
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27:22
Chitra Sivanandam: Connecting People, Solving Problems
This week on the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly sits down with Chitra Sivanandam, Chair of INSA's AI Subcommittee and President of Living Dino, LLC. Tune in as Ms. Sivanandam shares how her creative...
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Episode 35
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27:51
Dr. Sherri Wood: Continuously Pushing Forward
On this episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Dr. Sherri Wood, an Intelligence Community Professional. Tune in to hear Dr. Wood discuss her non-traditional path to working in the national secur...
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Episode 34
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27:43
Vernon Saunders: Enhancing What You Inherit
On this episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Vernon Saunders, CEO, Freedom Technology Solutions Group, LLC. Tune in to hear Mr. Saunders discuss his transition from the Air Force to the privat...
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Episode 33
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27:37
Janaki Kates: Ending Stigmas, Empowering People
On this episode of the ICC podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Janaki Kates, National Security Consultant and Commentator! Tune in to hear Ms. Kates discuss her career in the IC, including 18 years at the CIA, her advocacy efforts to remove...
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Episode 32
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28:07
Nateé Johnson: Pursuing Goals Despite the Fear
On this episode of the ICC podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Nateé Johnson, Data Scientist and Managing Consultant, Defense & Security Segment, Guidehouse. Tune in to hear Ms. Johnson discuss the importance of academically challenging...
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Episode 31
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28:58
Lena Andrews: Integrity and Kindness
On this episode of the ICC podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Lena Andrews, Associate Research Professor, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland. Tune in to hear Ms. Andrews discuss how earning her PhD impacted her decision to joi...
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Episode 30
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27:24
Doug Keating: Student of Leadership
On this episode of the ICC podcast, Host Jim Donnelly is joined by Doug Keating, VP of Business Development, Virbrint. Tune in to hear Mr. Keating discuss his journey from an Army Officer to a private sector leader, offers insights into resourc...
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Episode 29
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24:40
Tish Rourke: Calculated Risks
On this episode of the ICC podcast, host Jim Donnely welcomes Tish Rourke, VP for Cyber and Intelligence, Rotary Mission Systems, Lockheed Martin. Tune in to hear Ms. Rourke discuss the importance of taking calculated risks in career developmen...
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Episode 28
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30:27
Karissa Calvo: Leading With Compassion
On this episode of the ICC podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Karissa Calvo, Communications and Strategy Lead, Enterprise Security Section, Federal Bureau of Investigation. Tune in as Karissa discusses the importance of keeping connections...
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Episode 27
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25:17
Jamie Jones Miller: Building Career Momentum
On this week’s episode of the ICC podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Jamie Jones Miller, Northeastern University’s inaugural CEO and Regional Dean of the Arlington, Virginia campus. Tune in to hear Ms. Miller discuss her two major career s...
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Episode 26
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25:52
America Cammarota: Intellectual Curiosity
On this episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by America Cammarota, Assessment Strategist Lead, OUSD(I&S). Tune in to hear Ms. Cammarota discuss her transition from the military to a civilian ...
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Episode 25
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25:10
Lindsay Heisler: From Aviation to the IC
On this week's episode of the ICC podcast, host Jim Donnelly is joined by Army Veteran and INSA Fellow, Lindsay Heisler. Tune in to hear Ms. Heisler discuss her time in the U.S. Army as an Aviation Officer and Apache helicopter pilot, mentors t...
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Episode 24
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23:50
Candice Frost: Challenge Seeker
On this week's episode of the ICC podcast host Jim Donelly is joined by COL Candice Frost, USA (Ret.), Director, DoD Integrated Account, Nightwing. Ms. Frost shares her journey from the military to private sector. She also speaks on the importa...
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Episode 23
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24:30
Lindy Kyzer: Hustle, Hustle, Hustle
On this episode of the ICC podcast, Jim Donnelly is joined by Lindy Kyzer, Director of Content and PR, ClearanceJobs. Tune in to hear Lindy share her experience being a “professional intern” in college, the importance of a curious attitude, her...
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Episode 22
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25:33
Danielle James: Keeping Career Doors Open
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 her discuss her career journey, educational background including the benefits of att...
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Episode 21
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24:01
Jennifer Finley: An Engineer's Perspective
On this episode of the ICC podcast, Jim Donnelly welcomes Jennifer Finley, Communications & Networking Systems Assistant Group Supervisor, Johns Hopkins APL. Listen in as Ms. Finley shares her path into the IC including her educational back...
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Episode 20
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25:59
Brian Cooney: Relationships for Success
On this episode of the ICC podcast, Jim Donnelly is joined by Brian Cooney, Associate Director, Defense and Security Segment, Guidehouse. Tune in as he discusses his passion for working in the IC, educational background and commitment to ...
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Episode 19
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24:21
Kaitlin Kiser: Career Building Blocks
On this episode of the ICC podcast, Jim Donnelly is joined by Kaitlin Kiser, Deputy Director, ISR Education, LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education. Tune in as she describes key career pivot points, her passion for her work, import...
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Episode 18
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24:59
