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Who are we

Our mission is to provide a forum for information professionals to interact, collaborate, and develop solutions that enhance the cognitive security of the US and our friends and allies. The IPA serves as the nexus for information professionals interested in the application of soft and hard science, advanced analytics, and innovative technologies to advance security, prosperity, shared values, and international order through the free flow of ideas and information.

A Message from IPA's Outgoing President, Brian Murphy

Dear IPA Members,

After two rewarding years serving as President of the Information Professionals Association (IPA), I have formally resigned from the role.

It has been an honor to lead IPA during a period of meaningful growth and transformation. Together, we strengthened our professional community, expanded programming, elevated thought leadership in information and cognitive security, and positioned IPA to reach its next organizational threshold. I am incredibly proud of what we have built and confident in the foundation now in place for continued advancement.

Effective immediately, Chip Bircher, our Executive Director, has assumed the duties of Acting President and will coordinate the search effort for the next President. Chip’s steady leadership, institutional knowledge, and commitment to IPA’s mission ensure continuity and stability as the organization moves forward.

IPA’s trajectory remains strong. I look forward to continuing to support the association and its mission in new ways, and I remain deeply committed to the professional community we have cultivated together.

Thank you for your trust, partnership, and dedication to IPA.

With appreciation,

 

Our Board Members

John Bicknell

Vice President and Membership

Chip Bircher

Executive Director, Acting President, and Awards, Finance, Investment, and Administration

Dave Acosta

Board Member and Education Program

Austin Branch

Board Member and Corporate Sponsorship Director

Paula Trimble

Board Member and Communications

Sean Guillory

Board Member and Community of Interest Director

Dave Pitts

Board Member

Scott Nelson

Board Member

Robert Thelen

Board Member

Michael Williams

Board Member and Education Program

Our Board of Advisors

Boyd Brown

Founding Board Member and Events and Fundraising

Kevin Gates

Advisory Board Director

IPA Corporate Sponsors

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