NATIONAL MILITARY INTELLIGENCE FOUNDATION

Carla D. Bass, Colonel, USAF (Ret)

National Military Intelligence Foundation

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Carla D. Bass, Colonel, USAF (Ret) is the author of the award-winning book, “Write to Influence!” She served 30 years working directly with generals, ambassadors, congressional delegations, and foreign dignitaries. She has worked for the past 10 years in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. She has written hundreds of personnel reviews; award nominations and other competitive packages; and letters for executive signature, many of which were sent to Congress. In all instances, every word and every second of the audience’s time counted. Carla developed a handbook on professional writing, transformed it into an acclaimed workshop, and taught thousands of people for 15 years as a labor of love. She lives in the Virginia countryside with her husband, Lynn Reeves, and cocker spaniel, Cash.