Fiona Candlish is a retired intelligence professional with a 34-year career at the Central Intelligence Agency, culminating in her role as Associate Deputy Director of CIA for Operations. In addition to serving as Chief on Intelligence in three priority areas, her expertise extended to the White House National Security Council Staff, where she served as Director for Covert Action and Acting Senior Director for Intelligence Programs.
Since retiring, Ms. Candlish has dedicated her time to volunteering, notably serving as a mentor with Take Stock in Children, a program committed to supporting low-income students achieve academic success. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Denver.
Ms. Candlish is married and has three daughters and four grandchildren.