Press Release | April 21, 2017

NSA Welcomes Kelli Arena as Chief of Strategic Communications

FORT MEADE, Md. –

Kelli Arena has been appointed as the National Security Agency's Chief of Strategic Communications, Admiral Michael S. Rogers, NSA director, announced today.

Arena, a graduate of New York University, has had a wide and varied career as an award-winning journalist, communications trainer, and educator. Most recently, she served as the Executive Director of the Global Center for Journalism and Democracy at Sam Houston State University in Texas, where she held the Dan Rather Endowed Chair.

Previous to that position, Arena spent more than two decades at CNN as a correspondent. During that time, she covered stories ranging from the Sarin gas attacks in Tokyo to the London financial center bombings to the September 11th attacks. After leaving CNN, she was CEO of her own business and worked as a communications strategist and advisor in branding, outreach, and crisis management. She traveled the globe as a communications and media consultant, and has contributed to various female empowerment projects. Arena has also served as a leadership trainer for various law enforcement and corrections entities.

NSA leadership praised Arena's varied background and broad expertise, noting that her vast experience makes her well suited to lead NSA's communications organization, which manages not only engagement with the public and media, but also NSA's globally dispersed workforce. "NSA's need for thoughtful and strategic communications, both internally and externally, has never been greater," Rogers said. "Her efforts will ensure public understanding of NSA's critical contributions to national security."

Arena noted that her previous experiences as a national security correspondent and as a communications and media consultant fueled her interest in working at NSA. "I am pleased and honored to have the opportunity to contribute to the mission of the National Security Agency," she said. "I look forward to leading a team of talented professionals dedicated to helping the American public understand the great work that is done throughout our enterprise, and to highlighting the critical role the NSA plays in protecting and defending the nation."

https://www.nsa.gov/Press-Room/Press-Releases-Statements/Press-Release-View/Article/1618781/nsa-welcomes-kelli-arena-as-chief-of-strategic-communications/

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>Kelli Arena

March 30, 2026

The National Cryptologic Foundation Appoints Kelli Arena as New President and Chief Executive Officer

Kelli Arena brings extensive experience in intelligence, non-profit leadership, and academia as she steps into her new role as the next NCF CEO & President (effective May 2026).

Glen Burnie, MD — March 30, 2026 — The National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF) today announced the appointment of Kelli Arena as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4, 2026. Arena brings extensive experience in intelligence, non-profit leadership, and academia. Most recently, she served in senior leadership roles at the National Security Agency (NSA).

“We are delighted to welcome Kelli as she leads the NCF into its next chapter,” said George Barnes, Chairman of the NCF Board of Directors. “Her proven leadership and unwavering commitment to our mission of building a cyber-resilient nation give us great confidence in her ability to expand our impact.”

As President and CEO, Arena will oversee the organization’s strategic direction, operations, fundraising, and development of corporate and community partnerships. She will focus on expanding programs and strengthening stakeholder engagement.

“I am honored to join the NCF,” said Arena. “Whether convening thought leaders or sparking curiosity in the classroom, I look forward to working with the dedicated staff and board, and collaborating with partners to inform, inspire, and foster a more innovative and secure cyber ecosystem.”

Arena is succeeding Laura Nelson, who served as the first CEO, and is retiring after seven years of service.

About The National Cryptologic Foundation

Founded in 1996 as the National Cryptologic Museum Foundation, the NCF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to preserve the cryptologic past. Today, its mission has evolved—bridging generations through programs, outreach, and education that connect cryptologic history to the future of cybersecurity.

https://cryptologicfoundation.org/ncf-announces-new-ceo-kelli-arena/

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Bill Clinton embraces, comforts, and holds, a 9/11 widow. Then eye fucks her.

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>Bill Clinton

>"They're still finding people, don't lose hope".

The only report that day, the 13th, of anyone found alive was about six hours earlier. It had been reported that 5 firefighters were found alive inside an SUV. This news broke just prior to Laura Bush giving her first public interview since the attacks. A few hours later it was revealed that the story was bogus. Apparently it was planted with the sole intention of raising everyone's morale for the First Lady's first post 9/11 interview.

Meanwhile, at the Pentagon, they are sticking to their guns with the story about Flight 77's flight data recorder box locator beacon having been detected. And that now they have a good idea where to find it in the building debris.

My, how times have changed in this country.