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Science and Technology Leaders Series: NGA Director Tish Long
(Greater Washington DC Metro Area)
Letitia Long, director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) will be the first speaker for the 2013-2014 Science and Technology Leaders Series.
A Virginia Tech alumna, Long will present "Turning NGA's Challenges Into Transformational Opportunities." She will discuss the challenges and opportunities of leadership in the intelligence community, including delivering timely, relevant, accurate geospatial intelligence (GEOINT); making GEOINT accessible online, on-demand to customers; supporting mission partners, especially the warfighter; and acting as the driver toward a new dimension of intelligence.
Long earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from Virginia Tech and a M.S. in mechanical engineering from the Catholic University of America. Among her numerous awards and decorations, Long received the Charlie Allen Award for Distinguished Intelligence Service from the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association in 2011.
A reception will follow the presentation.
RSVP by November 1. More information...
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