Beth Sanner

Sanner is a Distinguished Graduate of the National War College, earning a Master of Science in National Security Strategy. She has a B.A. in Economics and International Affairs from the American University.^[3]

Sanner held several senior leadership positions in CIA's Directorate of Analysis, including leading the analytic effort on South Asia and serving as the deputy for analysis for Russian and European affairs. She also held analytic leadership roles for the Balkans, Central Europe, and Southeast Asia. Sanner was the Director of the Career Analyst Program, the training program for all new CIA analysts.^[3]

Sanner assumed leadership for the President's Daily Brief in April 2017. Previously she served as the Vice Chair of the National Intelligence Council.^[3][4]

Sanner has also served in a wide range of leadership, staff, policy, and analytic positions in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence,^[5] the Central Intelligence Agency,^[6] the National Security Council, and the U.S. Department of State.^[3]

She is currently at Leading Authorities Speakers.^[7]

As of August 19th, 2025, at the direction of President Trump, DNI Tulsi Gabbard revoked her national security clearance.