Leadership & Staff
People
RITA HQ Leadership & Staff
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Dr. Sonya SmithExecutive Director
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Dr. Donnell WaltonChief Technology Officer & Deputy Director
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Dr. Jamese SimsChief Scientist
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Dr. Leshell HatleyDirector of Programs
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Ms. Rebeca PannickDirector of Operations
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Dr. D Anthony SpannInsider Threat Program Senior Official -
Facility Security Officer (ITPSO/FSO)
- Dr. Sonya Smith
Executive Director
- Dr. Donnell Walton
Chief Technology Officer &
Deputy Director - Dr. Jamese Sims
Chief Scientist
- Dr. Leshell Hatley
Director of Programs
- Ms. Rebeca Pannick
Director of Operations
- Dr. D Anthony Spann
Insider Threat Program Senior Official -
Facility Security Officer (ITPSO/FSO)
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