Lisa Brackenbury
Leesburg,VA
Summary
Dynamic Collection Management Officer and U.S. Naval Officer with extensive experience at the CIA, excelling in intelligence analysis and cross-functional coordination. Proven track record in leading high-performance global teams and addressing complex challenges.. Skilled in creative problem solving and effective communication, enhancing strategic initiatives in high-stakes environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Collection Management Officer
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Operations
01.2007 - 07.2025
- Led intelligence collection and strategic analysis across the cyber, illicit finance, counter-proliferation, counterterrorism, and geopolitical domains with a focus on the Middle East and Asia.
- Led matrixed globally dispersed teams; regularly briefed CIA leaders at all levels; and authored high-impact assessment reports.
- Deployed to conflict zones and served in multiple field assignments.
U.S. Naval Officer (Commander, Ret.)
U.S. Navy
01.1993 - 05.2016
- Completed multiple tours abroad and in the United States as a Public Affairs Officer (PAO) in various military commands, including with NATO, multiple combatant commands, multiple ships at sea, and three tours in the Pentagon.
- Directed multiple large-scale, national and international strategic communications projects in support of high-visibility media issues, global real-world events, and military exercises around the world.
- Directed multiple executive-level conferences and multiple foreign military visits and events.
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, personnel, and logistics for programs and high-visibility events.
Spokesperson and Public Outreach Coordinator
CIA, Office of Public Affairs
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Directed national-level media campaigns on high-visibility issues involving CIA.
- Coordinated and executed several documentary filming events at CIA HQS.
- Prepped senior CIA leaders for media interviews with national and international media venues.
- Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in CIA programs.
Compartmented Intelligence Program Manager
U.S. National Security Council, White House
04.2012 - 08.2013
- Oversaw clearances and sensitive intelligence accesses for senior White House (WH) officials and 250+ National Security Council (NSC) directors and policymakers.
- Revamped and streamlined access procedures for compartmented HUMINT, SIGINT, and GEOINT protocols for senior WH officials and NSC directors.
- Provided analytic support to senior WH and NSC directors.
Education
MBA - International Business Management
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Glendale05.
Master of Arts - International Affairs
Johns Hopkins SAIS
WashingtonFellowship U.S. Military Policy
The Brookings Institution
Washington, DCMaster of Arts - National Security & Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College
NewportBachelor of Science - Cell Biology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Cross-functional coordination
- Data collection
- Intelligence analysis
- Information gathering
- Interpersonal skills
- Creative problem solving
- Client relationship management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Task prioritization
- Goal setting
- Effective communication
- Process improvement
Affiliations
- Association of Former Intelligence Officers
- CIA's American Veterans ERG
- Loudoun Symphony Orchestra Association
Timeline
Spokesperson and Public Outreach Coordinator
CIA, Office of Public Affairs
09.2013 - 09.2014
Compartmented Intelligence Program Manager
U.S. National Security Council, White House
04.2012 - 08.2013
Collection Management Officer
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Operations
01.2007 - 07.2025
U.S. Naval Officer (Commander, Ret.)
U.S. Navy
01.1993 - 05.2016
MBA - International Business Management
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Master of Arts - International Affairs
Johns Hopkins SAIS
Fellowship U.S. Military Policy
The Brookings Institution
Master of Arts - National Security & Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College
Bachelor of Science - Cell Biology
Purdue University
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