On January 23, the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) announced that Letitia Long has been unanimously reelected to an unprecedented fourth term as chairwoman of the INSA board of directors and INSA foundation board of trustees. Long has held this leadership position since January 2016 and will continue her next three-year term through December 31, 2027.
“I am deeply honored by the trust and confidence my colleagues have placed in me. INSA’s mission to foster collaboration between government, industry and academia has never been more critical,” said Long. “Over the next three years, I look forward to advancing initiatives that drive innovation, strengthen partnerships, and empower our national security workforce.”
A trailblazer in the intelligence community, Long made history as the first woman to lead a major intelligence agency when she served as director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) from August 2010 to October 2014. Her distinguished career also includes leadership roles such as deputy director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (May 2006–July 2010), deputy undersecretary of defense for intelligence for policy, requirements, and resources (June 2003–May 2006), and deputy director of naval intelligence (July 2000–June 2003).
“Tish’s drive and commitment to the intelligence and national security mission inspire everyone who has the privilege of working with her,” said INSA President Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg. “Her thoughtful leadership and steadfast focus on fostering collaboration set a high standard for all of us. We’re fortunate to have her at the helm as we navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.”
Source: INSA
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By Loren Blinde
January 24, 2025
