Joanne Isham

Joanne retired from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) after a distinguished career as a Senior Executive in 2006. From 2001 until 2006, she served as Deputy Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). In addition to effectively managing day-to-day activities in the midst of a national crisis, she was responsible for the development, acquisition and operation of mission critical systems. Previously she was the Deputy Director for Science and Technology at the CIA. As the senior technical advisor to the Director of Central Intelligence she managed the research, development, deployment and operation of technical intelligence programs of national importance. During this timeframe, Joanne played a significant role in the creation of In-Q-Tel, the CIA’s non-profit venture capital firm designed to allow the CIA to compete with the commercial marketplace with speed and agility. An Intelligence Community professional since 1976, Joanne held many senior leadership positions in the CIA and other I