Iron Butterfly

Episode Summary:This week we are joined by Vinita Fordham, a technology leader working at the cutting edge.  Vinita is Chief Innovation Officer for Bridge Core, LLC and previously served as an AI specialist leader at Deloitte focused on delivering and advocating for mission ready AI strategies and solutions.  She also served as a senior executive in the United States Intelligence Community.  Tune in to hear how her older brother's love for engineering encouraged and inspired her career path and how she developed a passion for the intelligence mission. Show Notes:02:40 Louisiana State University (LSU) 05:25 National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) 08:35 Bihar, India 12:00 In-Q-Tel (IQT) 26:30 CIA, Digital Futures 

This episode we are joined by the amazing Tasha Jones, a U.S. Navy Veteran and Founder of Twenty39, a purpose built solutions and services partner leveraging over twenty five years’ experience in the U.S. government market space.  Tasha discusses how she transitioned from government into the business world and is an ardent supporter and champion of women in entrepreneurship and innovation.  A force to be reckoned with, we are so inspired by her tenacity and passion for enacting change and empowering others.  Show Notes:12:30 The Diplomat, Keri Russell28:30 Citrine Angels30:30 Hive 3933:30 Unveiled GovCon Stories 

On this episode we are joined by Colonel (Ret.) Jen Sovada.  Jen is the President of SandboxAQ’s Global Public Sector and previously served in the Air Force dedicating 25 years to various positions in operational test, systems interoperability, and requirements definition.  Listen in to hear her speak to the importance of building community and lifting up those around you.  And how her Grandmother, whose love of space, later influenced her drive and passion for public service and being a trailblazer.  Show Notes:4:00 US Air Force, Intelligence8:00 Jack Molesworth, Royal Airforce Molesworth16:40 Georgetown University 

On this episode we are joined by the fierce Anjuma Goswami Karkera.  Anjuma is the CEO of a non-profit professional services organization and previously excelled in roles at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).  Tune in to hear her discuss how being bold and authentic paved the way for her journey into the Intelligence Community.  She shares insight into the power of public service and how institutions can be instruments of positive change.  Truly an episode you don’t want to miss!  Show Notes:05:20 Cheryl Mills, Deputy White House Counsel for President Bill Clinton 06:25 Violence against women act (VAWA)08:00 Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)08:10 George Pierce18:20 Joan Dempsey 28:40 National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA)35:40 Letitia “Tish” Long44:00 General Stanley McChrystal

In this special episode, hosted by Texas A&M University's The Bush School of Government & Public Service, Megan Jaffer and Cadie Hopkins conduct a live panel discussion with butterflies; Laura Thomas, Stephanie La Rue, and the Honorable Sue Gordon. The panel takes an independent look at women in the intelligence community and where they were on historic occasions, what it's like serving across administrations and political parties, and what they feel is the greatest threat to our national security today.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironbutterflymedia/Video & Audio Production: https://poorbearstories.com/Technical Sponsor: https://nationalsecurity.gmu.edu/Promotion: Amazing Women of the ICPodcast Producer: Amanda Young

On our season 5 premiere, we are joined by the incredible Teresa Shea. Teresa has servedmore than 35 years in intelligence and defense within the public and private sector. She servedas Executive Vice President of Technology and director of Cyber-Reboot at In-Q-Tel. She joinedIn-Q-Tel after a distinguished thirty-two-year career with the National Security Agency (NSA,where she held several key leadership assignments during her career culminating as thedirector of Signals Intelligence. Teresa is currently the President of Oplnet, LLC. She serves onnumerous boards and is an advisor with a passion for a safer and more secure Nation.Join us as Teresa discusses the importance of trust as a leader, leading through difficultsituations, and the power of smiling through adversity.Show Notes:● (2:15) Barbie, The Movie● (2:20) Georgia Institute of Technology● (06:04) Edward Snowden, NSA Data leak● (06:10) Dr Geoffery Stone, University of Chicago ○ Report and Recommendations of The President’s Review Group on Intelligenceand Communications Technologies (Dec 2013), “Liberty and Security in a Changing World”● (7:34) NSA, Privacy and Civil Liberties Office● (25:10) The Character of a Leader: A Handbook for the Young Leader by Donald Alexander● (36:06) What Will Matter by Michael Josephson

The Iron Butterfly Podcast team is back to share exciting updates and what to expect in the upcoming season premiering September 12th!

On this special episode, the Iron Butterfly team returns to announce our new project, the first feature film documentary about women in the intelligence community. The team discusses how we got here, why this project matters, and when the podcast will return from hiatus. Tune in for some exciting updates!