Q&A With Former Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell on Pride in 2020
On February 20, Richard Grenell was appointed Acting Director of National Intelligence, becoming the first openly gay DNI and cabinet member in American history. Not long ago, these words would have been an impossibility.
For decades, federal law made it so that no amount of education, experience, or intellect could brighten the tarnish of homosexuality in the security clearance process — the gateway into the Intelligence Community. A landmark Executive Order in 1995 set the gears in motion for Grenell to ascend as Acting DNI 25 years later. What would generally be an individual achievement became a benchmark of progress for the U.S. LGBTQ+ community of an estimated 14.8 million. In a Q&A with Grenell, the former Acting DNI shared what it means to be a first, personal moments of pride, and the power of allies.
IC CIO John Sherman on Being an Effective Senior Leader
Go outside your comfort zone; keep strengthening your skills; engage with people from different backgrounds; and remember the mission. These were just a few tips that IC CIO John Sherman shared with more than 600 attendees during a virtual “Coffee and Conversation” event hosted by INSA (the Intelligence and National Security Alliance) on June 2.
U.S. Spy Chief: Racism Not Tolerated in Intelligence Community
Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, who has been in office little more than two weeks, has sent a message to the spy agency workforce calling the death of George Floyd "a horrific tragedy" and emphasizing that "we do not and will not tolerate racism of any kind."
Acting DNI Speaks with BBC Persian Television
Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell spoke with BBC Persian Television about ongoing efforts to decriminalize homosexuality around the globe.
Coronavirus Disease Guidance
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Office of the Director of National Intelligence is following guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.