I3 Featured Speaker: AIA Member Dr. Charles Russo
- FBI AIA
- Nov 8
- 2 min read
💡 The FBI Association of Intelligence Analysts is proud to announce that AIA Member Dr. Charles M. Russo, PhD will be taking the stage at this year’s I3 (Intelligence, Innovation, Imagination) Summit, a conference for intelligence professionals, by intelligence professionals: https://emergentriskinternational.com/event/i3-intelligence-innovation-imagination-2/
Dr. Russo brings more than 30 years of distinguished service across the U.S. Intelligence Community, FBI, and US military, where he specialized in counterterrorism, complex financial crimes, and intelligence collection management. During his FBI tenure, he led critical intelligence programs at TEDAC and SC DIV, providing insights that shaped national operations and mentoring countless new analysts at Quantico.
Since transitioning from government service, Dr. Russo has continued to lead and inspire by serving in senior defense contracting roles (Leidos, SAIC), as COO in the private sector, and as a full-time faculty member and academic leader in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity at Columbia Southern University and the Henley-Putnam School of National American University.
🚀 Dr. Russo reminds us that intelligence analysis is as much about ethics and communication as it is about technology. He emphasizes translating government-honed skills into the private sector, maintaining integrity as AI reshapes our field, and staying committed to lifelong learning. His career proves that curiosity, adaptability, and mentorship are what truly sustain the impact of intelligence professionals beyond their government service.
Read more about Dr. Russo and his story here: https://www.fbiaia.org/post/member-spotlight-dr-charles-russo
🎙️ At the I3 Summit, Dr. Russo will present:
“Beyond the Algorithm: An Ethical Framework for Democratized Intelligence": Exploring how intelligence professionals can ensure that as AI tools and automation evolve, our ethical foundations, analytic rigor, and human judgment remain at the center of intelligence tradecraft.
Join Dr. Russo and other intelligence professionals at the International Spy Museum on November 17th, 2025, as we shape the future of intelligence through collaboration, innovation, and imagination.
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