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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.

Our Board Members

Dave Pitts

President

Chip Bircher

Vice President

Dave Acosta

Director, Education Programs

Austin Branch

Past President

Paula Trimble

Director, Government and Legislative Affairs

Sean Guillory

Board Member

Scott Nelson

Director, Communications

Robert Thelen

Director, Memberships

Michael Williams

Director, Events

Alexis Shipp

Director, Chapters

Rick Bennet

Director, Pinnacle

Deb Diller

Director, Corporate Sponsorship

Our Board of Advisors

Boyd Brown

Founding Board Member and Events and Fundraising

Kevin Gates

Advisory Board Director

IPA Corporate Sponsors

IPA is proud to work with innovative commercial companies that “get it.” Click here to find out how your business can be an IPA corporate sponsor.