July 24th, 2024
United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation Welcomes Lisette R. Bergeron to Advisory Committee

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Herndon, Va., – July 23, 2024 – The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is pleased to announce the addition of Lisette R. Bergeron, Vice President and Division Manager for Spatial Solutions at Leidos, to its esteemed Advisory Committee (AdCom).

Lisette R. Bergeron brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the AdCom, which plays a critical role in guiding the USGIF leadership team. The committee’s primary mission is to shape the Foundation’s strategic direction, offering invaluable insights into translating strategy into actionable initiatives. With their comprehensive knowledge and proficiency, AdCom members conduct thorough research, gather pertinent data, analyze industry trends, and identify emerging issues relevant to the geospatial intelligence community.

“We are thrilled to have Lisette join us and contribute her extensive expertise to our mission,” states Ronda Schrenk, CEO of USGIF. “The Advisory Committee serves as a testament to the Foundation’s commitment to staying current and continuing to provide exceptional thought leadership in the field of GEOINT.”

Committee Members:

• Lisette Bergeron

Vice President and Division Manager for Spatial Solutions in Leidos’ National Security sector, responsible for program performance and growth in support of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) mission. Her business employs over 1000 diversely skilled and credentialed professionals, who deliver mission software and geospatial intelligence tradecraft solutions to the Intelligence Community. Over a distinguished 30-year career, Ms. Bergeron has spent 20+ years in the Intelligence and Defense communities, specializing in leadership of large-scale technology and development programs. [FULL BIO] 

• Ingrid Peterson

Serves as the chair of the AdCom. She has 20+ years in the federal space, including military and consulting experience. She focuses on program and project management services with an emphasis on strategy development and change management for executive-level clients, ultimately helping them make informed decisions that align with the mission and meet customer expectations. [FULL BIO]

• Tom Lash
  CEO of ESi/Meadowgate, a national security company providing innovative mission solutions to the U.S. Intelligence Community. Lash is a senior leader in technology and management, supporting the federal market for nearly 30 years, specializing in innovative intelligence systems. He holds a patent in intelligent database update technology and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences on emerging technologies, including geospatial intelligence, emerging business models, data analytics, and cloud computing. [FULL BIO]

• Skip Maselli
  Vice President, Public Sector for Pixxel Space Technologies, Inc., a commercial satellite company working in the hyperspectral imaging technology space. He has over 35 years of experience as an executive, strategist, business growth leader, program manager, and technologist within the public sector and defense and intelligence community. He is a former Army intelligence officer, conducting military operations, instructing imagery intelligence analysts and collection managers, space imaging research and development, and defense systems fielding. [FULL BIO]

• Vice Admiral Bob Sharp, USN (Ret.)
  Served as the Director of NGA from February 2019 until June 2022. As Director, he and his team were responsible for delivering world-class geospatial intelligence to provide a decisive advantage to policymakers, military service members, intelligence professionals, first responders, and international partners. He is known for his extensive experience developing and motivating cohesive teams to solve complex problems in dynamic situations. He leveraged the global pandemic challenges as an opportunity to reimagine and improve business processes, helping his agency emerge stronger, more agile, and more human from the experience. [FULL BIO]

The USGIF Advisory Committee is comprised of industry leaders and experts dedicated to advancing the geospatial intelligence field. The committee’s collective efforts will ensure that USGIF remains at the forefront of innovation and thought leadership, driving the future of GEOINT.

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About USGIF:

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational foundation dedicated to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and developing a stronger GEOINT community across industry, academia, government, and professional organizations.  USGIF achieves its mission via its strategic pillars: Build the Community | Advance the Tradecraft | Accelerate Innovation.

For more information, visit https://usgif.org/