On
November 22, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) announced
Dr. Catherine Marsh as the director of the Intelligence Advanced Research
Projects Activity (IARPA). She succeeds Dr. Stacey Dixon, who now serves as
deputy director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
“We are happy to welcome Catherine back to the ODNI,”
said Deputy DNI for Strategy & Engagement Corin Stone. “Her impressive
experience, previous service at IARPA and career of innovation make her the
right leader for this important position.”
In her role, she will lead groundbreaking and multi-disciplinary
research programs to achieve breakthrough technologies for national
intelligence missions.
Dr. Marsh has held several scientific positions within CIA’s
Directorate of Science & Technology (DS&T). From 2013-2015, Dr. Marsh
served as deputy director of IARPA where she was responsible for investing in
high-risk/high-payoff research programs that have the potential to provide our
nation with an overwhelming intelligence advantage.
With career experience in both industry and government, Dr.
Marsh is a renowned power-sources expert with a history of leading development
teams. While in industry, she led the team that put lithium-ion technology on
numerous platforms, including NASA’s Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and
Opportunity.
Dr. Marsh is a Director of National Intelligence Fellow and
member of DS&T’s Distinguished Expert Cadre. She holds a bachelor’s degree
and doctorate in inorganic and analytical chemistry from Brown University.
More information about Dr. Marsh’s career is available in her full biography.
Source: ODNI
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