Maureen Baginski

Maureen A. Baginski is a former Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) director at the National Security Agency (NSA), and executive assistant director of intelligence at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Early life and education Before beginning her intelligence career, Baginski graduated with a BA and MA in Slavic languages and linguistics from the University of Albany, where she also received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters in 2005 for her service to the nation.

Public sector career Baginski began her career in intelligence in 1979 as a Russian language instructor at the NSA during the Cold War. She held various positions over her nearly quarter-century at the NSA, including lead analyst for the Soviet Union, assistant deputy director of technology and systems, chief officer of the director, executive assistant to the director of NSA/Central Security Service, senior operations officer in the National Security Operations Center, and SIGINT director, NSA's third highest position. Many high-ranking government officials, including President George W. Bush and FBI Director Mueller, acknowledged and applauded Baginski's significant changes at the FBI which improved its capabilities to safeguard the United States of America. and Chairwoman Emeriti of AFCEA.

Awards Throughout and after her career in the public sector, Baginski received several awards, including two Presidential Rank Awards, two Director of Central Intelligence National Achievement Medals, the Director of Military Intelligence’s Leadership Award, NSA’s Exceptional Civilian Service Award, and the FBI Intelligence Analysts Association Award.