Intelligence Career Conversations

Intelligence Career Conversations

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Intelligence Career Conversations episodes

  • 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, emotional intelligence, and a few challenges facing the IC workforce today. 

    26 min
  • 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 shifts, the importance of investing in people, future demand for well-rounded individuals in the IC workforce, and more.

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Everfox!

    26 min
  • 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 career (including a European backpacking trip), her love for learning, and advice for young professionals looking to embark on an IC career!

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Everfox!

    26 min
  • 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 that helped shape her career, the value of servant leadership, and more.

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Everfox!

    24 min
  • 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 importance of being a life-long learner, creating  change within large organizations, and more!

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Nightwing!

    25 min
  • 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 love for the mission, and more.

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Nightwing!

    26 min
  • 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 attending an HBCU, important mentorship relationships, and more!

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Nightwing!





    25 min
  • 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 background in engineering and internship opportunity. She also offers advice to young professionals and describes a variety of technical and soft skills that have been useful throughout her career.

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Nightwing!

    26 min
  • 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 continuous learning, importance of relationship building, and more.

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Nightwing!

    25 min
  • 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, important skills she’s developed to be successful, future workforce challenges, and more!

    Thank you to our episode sponsor, Nightwing!

    25 min

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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…