Dr. Judith A. Johnston, Director of Research

Dr. Johnston blends knowledge of psychology, education, and program management with deep expertise in research and analysis to deliver unparalleled results.  With over 13 years in the field, Dr. Johnston has honed her skills by serving in senior research positions at NASA, the National Cancer Institute, and Booz Allen Hamilton.  She works with both Government and commercial sector clients, and has developed analytic methods and in-depth studies on global trends for the National Intelligence Council, Combatant Commands, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Institutes of Health, Union Carbide, and numerous universities. She has displayed thought leadership in the areas of computer-based learning environments, evidence-based analytic methodology development, and socio-cultural dynamics, and has published extensively on these topics.

Neal Duckworth, Managing Director for Analytic Services

Mr. Duckworth is a retired Marine Corps intelligence officer with vast experience in information sharing, intelligence, and operations.  For the last 24 years, he has built an impressive repertoire of national security experiences that include: serving as a senior advisor on the Defense Intelligence Agency Senior Advisory Council; providing comprehensive intelligence, counterintelligence and human intelligence training for NATO, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and other organizations; authoring and coordinating policy positions for the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Marine Corps; and personally conducting intelligence collection operations abroad.  Viewed as effective and diplomatic, Mr. Duckworth was selected t serve on the high visibility Director of DIA ‘s Board of Advisors  to examine and recommend solutions to the  toughest problems facing DIA.  Mr. Duckworth received a B.A. in International Service from The American University and an M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College.