“Navigating a Career in Counterterrorism as a Muslim – with Angie Gad”

Summary
Angie Gad (LinkedIn, Website) joined Andrew (X; LinkedIn) to discuss her career in intelligence analysis. Angie is a first-generation Egyptian-American. 

What You’ll Learn
Intelligence

The role of state fusion centers to national intelligence

How counterterrorism analysis evolved after 9/11

The connections between ISIS and Far Right Extremists

The mental health implications of counterterrorism 

Reflections

The importance of diversity of thought and experience

Personal identity in professional life

And much, much more …

Quotes of the Week
“I think that's what drives me as an analyst. I love to understand why extremists do what they do, what leads them, what are the motivators and the driving force behind their actions and their thoughts and their radicalization.” – Angi