Intelligence Career Conversations

On this special episode of the Intelligence Career Conversations Podcast, we welcome Stephanie La Rue, Chief, IC Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility officer, ODNI! Moderated by Bishop Garrison, VP for Policy INSA, Ms. La Rue shares her responsibilities and projects in her current position, the role her mentors have played in her career journey, how the IC is working to meet diversity a...

On this episode of the ICC podcast, we welcomed Dominique Cooper! Ms. Cooper shares her career trajectory, from NGA to Silicon Valley to a DIB contractor. She also delves into her mentorships and how she obtained and cultivated these relationships. 

On this week's episode of the ICC Podcast, Trent Teyema, Founder & President, CSG Strategies, Inc. joins host Jim Donnely to discuss his career in the intelligence community. Tune in to hear Mr. Teyema, share his inspiration for joining the IC and the steps he took to realize his dream of joining the FBI. He also shares advice for young professionals seeking to serve in government and sen...

On this episode of the ICC, Jim Donnelly is joined by Nicole Pilkus, Principal Deputy Director, Office of Policy and Strategy, NRO. Ms. Pilkus discusses her 25+ year career journey including her educational path, goal-setting tips, evolving expectations of the workforce...and more!

On this episode of the ICC podcast, we are pleased to welcome Sarah McPeak, Lead Technical Specialist, Maxar, to discuss her academic journey, decision to pursue a career in geospatial intelligence, time in the Army and transition to the private sector, commitment to continuous learning, and more! 

On this episode of the ICC podcast, Bishop Garrison, VP for Policy, INSA, explores his career path, navigating the shift from military service to the private and public sectors. He shares insights on effective mentorship, offers guidance for aspiring mentors and young professionals, valuable advice, and more!

On this week’s episode of the ICC podcast, we are pleased to welcome Austin Wang, Vice President of Intelligence at MITRE to discuss his Marine Corps and CIA service, varying paths into the IC workforce, best practices for growing your IC career...and more!

On this episode of the ICC podcast, Cadie Hopkins Federal, Altana AI & Co-Founder, Iron Butterfly Media, discusses her nontraditional career journey, how she sees the community evolving, value of mentors and giving back, and the importance of staying true to who you are.  

On this week’s episode of the ICC podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Peter Kant, Chairman and CEO of Enabled Intelligence. Mr. Kant discusses his career journey in the IC. Mr. Kant discusses his career journey including advice for setting career goals, developing and honing technical skill sets, leveraging neurodiverse capabilities, the workforce...and more!

On this week’s episode, Likia Hawkins , President and CEO of Steel Point Solutions, joins host Jim Donnelly to discuss the importance of building trust, being fearless, and the career-enhancing power of allies, champions, and mentors.

On this week’s episode of the ICC podcast, Kevin Meiners, former Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Enterprise Capacity, ODNI, joins host Jim Donnelly for a discussion about the difference between "green and blue badgers", importance of mentors and tips for building meaningful mentor/mentee relationships.