Christopher L. Fitzgerald

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Christopher L. Fitzgerald

Senior Intelligence Officer

Central Intelligence Agency / Defense Intelligence Agency (civilian)

Deputy Director, Public Intelligence Project – CIA Labs

Christopher L. Fitzgerald has served in critical investigative, and intelligence roles within the United States Government for over two decades. With a career beginning in 2004, Mr. Fitzgerald has contributed to national security efforts through sustained service at the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

Department of Justice (Washington DC)

Investigator | Deputy by Appointment | Community Liaison 2004–2005; 2010–Present

Mr. Fitzgerald began his federal service with the Department of Justice in 2004, where he conducted a wide range of sensitive operations and held several key positions. His responsibilities have included:

• Undercover investigations into drug trafficking, white-collar crime, and government corruption

• Intelligence gathering in support of federal, and interagency operations

• Community liaison efforts to strengthen public engagement, and intergovernmental coordination

• Deputy-level duties by appointment, contributing to DOJ operational oversight and field support

Central Intelligence Agency / Defense Intelligence Agency

Senior Intelligence Officer 2010–Present

Since 2010, Mr. Fitzgerald has served in dual roles with the Central Intelligence Agency, and the Defense Intelligence Agency, focusing on classified operations, program development, and interagency coordination. His responsibilities have included:

• Leading public intelligence-gathering assignments and surveillance program oversight

• Coordinating classified intelligence activities across multiple federal entities

• Developing and managing community-based intelligence networks

• Collaborating with the Department of War and Defense Intelligence Agency on operational planning and execution

• Authoring and managing classified intelligence reports

• Overseeing covert operations and the development of classified coding, and communications infrastructure

United States Department of State

2010-Present

Seasoned U.S. Department of State official, and United States Diplomat, with over a decade of leadership in global anti-corruption and defense policy coordination. Appointed Special Deputy Secretary by U.S. Secretary Hilary Rodham Clinton, for the Asian-Pacific Diplomatic Alliance inside the State Department - driving strategic partnerships across the region. Mr. Fitzgerald currently serves as a Government Interagency Liaison, for The Public Intelligence Project task force, for the State Department fostering collaboration, and intelligence integration through The Public Intelligence Project anti-corruption model, that is established across all federal agencies, and U.S. Embassies

Leadership and Advisory Roles

Mr. Fitzgerald continues to provide strategic leadership and advisory support across key national intelligence initiatives. He currently serves in the following capacities:

• Founding Senior Advisor, Public Intelligence Project Department of War - DIA

• U.S. Diplomat & Senior Advisor State Department

• Deputy Director, Public Intelligence Project – CIA Labs

• Senior Intelligence Officer, CIA Labs

• Senior Advisor to the Office Of The Inspector General of the CIA 

• Senior Military Officer Advisor, United States Department of War

Throughout his career, Christopher L. Fitzgerald has consistently demonstrated leadership in the advancement of classified intelligence programs, operational coordination, and national security strategy. His continued service reflects a deep commitment to the safety, integrity, and intelligence capabilities of the United States.

Leader, Facilitator, and Architect of Foundational Public Intelligence Work

Ronald E. Brown Jr. has been a driving force behind the Public Intelligence Project of the CIA Labs, shaping its mission to strengthen trust, transparency, and collaboration between communities, government, and law makers.

Ronald brings more than two decades of specialized intelligence experience to The Public Intelligence Project. His leadership has laid the foundation for initiatives that bridge divides, reduce systemic risks, and empower citizens through education and opportunity.

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Community Networking & Transparency

• Builds networks that foster open dialogue between communities and the institutions that serve them

• Promotes transparency as a cornerstone of public trust, ensuring accountability in governance and law enforcement

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Anti-Corruption & Anti-Violence Initiatives

• Designs and implements programs to combat corruption and violence at the community level

• Focuses on youth engagement and recovery initiatives, creating pathways to resilience and safer neighborhoods

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Education, Re-Entry & Professional Development

• Collaborates with re-entry education programs to reduce recidivism

• Champions initiatives that promote educational advancement and career development, equipping individuals with tools to succeed after incarceration or hardship

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Strategic Coordination with Deputy Director Chris Fitzgerald

• Works closely with Deputy Director Christopher L. Fitzgerald to coordinate district-wide activities and initiatives

• Together, they facilitate special programs that align intelligence innovation with community empowerment, ensuring that reform and resilience are embedded in every district effort

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Legacy of Leadership

Ronald E. Brown Jr.’s work represents more than program management, it is a vision of ethical governance and community empowerment. By integrating anti-corruption safeguards, educational opportunities, and collaborative partnerships, he has helped establish the Public Intelligence Project as a model for how intelligence innovation can serve the public good.

Head of Military, and Interagency Legal Affairs - The Public Intelligence Project

About Catherine A. Connelly

Catherine A. Connelly is a seasoned Federal Prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice, providing legal expertise on complex criminal cases across the nation. With over 32 years of legal experience, she has served in some of the most trusted legal and policy advisory roles in the federal government.

Catherine currently acts as a Department of War liaison and delivers strategic legal, and policy guidance on national defense and intelligence issues concerning The Public Intelligence Project.

She also serves as Agency Head of the Public Intelligence Project, a sub agency of the CIA Labs, and a interagency intelligence, and legal operations task force involving the Department of War, Department of Justice, CIA Labs, and other critical agencies and law enforcement departments.

Catherine earned her B.A. from the University of Missouri in 1989 and has been a licensed legal professional for 32 years, bringing both depth and integrity to every case and role she undertakes.

Catherine A. Connelly:

catherineconnelly@thepublicintelligenceproject.com