Nada Bakos
Keynote Speaker: National Security & Counterterrorism Expert; Former CIA Analyst & Chief Targeting Officer; Author of "The Targeter"
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Nada Bakos Biography
Nada Bakos is a former Central Intelligence Agency analyst and targeting officer whose career placed her at the center of significant counterterrorism operations in American history. Bakos joined the CIA as an analyst in the Counterterrorism Center, where she became a key member of the team analyzing the relationship between Iraq, al-Qaeda, and the 9/11 attacks.
During the war in Iraq, Bakos served as Chief Targeting Officer, tracking Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the founder of al-Qaeda in Iraq and a central figure in the development of the Islamic State. She led efforts to locate Zarqawi and contributed to intelligence reports delivered to the White House, Congressional leaders, and the Department of Defense. Bakos’s work inspired the lead character in the Academy Award-nominated film "Zero Dark Thirty," which depicts the operation to capture Osama bin Laden. Zarqawi was ultimately killed in a targeted strike by U.S. military forces.
Bakos chronicled her career in the memoir "The Targeter: My Life in the CIA, Hunting Terrorists and Challenging the White House," detailing her progression from analyst to targeting officer and her role in assessing links between Iraq, al-Qaeda, and 9/11. She was featured in the HBO documentary "Manhunt: The Search for Bin Laden" and the PBS Frontline documentary "The Secret History of ISIS."
After leaving the CIA, Bakos applied her expertise in national security and risk assessment at Starbucks Corporation, developing strategic communications plans to address global business risks. She later served as a Senior Fellow in the Program on National Security at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, contributing to the "Life After the Caliphate" project, which analyzed ongoing threats from ISIS affiliates after the group's territorial losses in Iraq and Syria. Bakos continues to focus on national security, illicit networks, and regional stability.
Bakos is recognized as a national security expert with extensive experience in global intelligence, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, and foreign policy. She has appeared as a commentator on CNN, ABC, FOX, MSNBC, BBC, and CBC, and has been a resource for journalists at the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. As a keynote speaker, Bakos addresses topics including security and defense, government, cybersecurity, military affairs, and women in technology, drawing on her experience in American intelligence and global security.
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Nada Bakos Speaking Topics
- 5 Decision-Making Strategies Under Pressure
- Communications and Stress: How to Develop Your 'Bottom-Line Up Front' Statement
- Employee Engagement: How to Effectively Allow Employees to Have Autonomy and Authority
- The Current State of Terrorism
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What topics does Nada Bakos speak about?
Nada Bakos is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Security & Defense, Government, Inspirational, Cybersecurity, Military, Technology, Communication, Computer Science, Human Resources, Virtual, Women in Tech, Women in Business, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Influential Women, Stress Management and Mental Health.
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Nada Bakos generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Nada Bakos is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Security & Defense, Government and Inspirational. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Nada Bakos generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eric O'Neill, Nicole Perlroth and Tyler Cohen Wood. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nada Bakos for an upcoming event.
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Nada Bakos Speaking Topics
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- 5 Decision-Making Strategies Under Pressure
- Communications and Stress: How to Develop Your 'Bottom-Line Up Front' Statement
- Employee Engagement: How to Effectively Allow Employees to Have Autonomy and Authority
- The Current State of Terrorism
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How do I book Nada Bakos to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Nada Bakos for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Nada Bakos, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Nada Bakos, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Nada Bakos speak about?
Nada Bakos is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Security & Defense, Government, Inspirational, Cybersecurity, Military, Technology, Communication, Computer Science, Human Resources, Virtual, Women in Tech, Women in Business, Business Leadership, Crisis Management, Influential Women, Stress Management and Mental Health. -
Where does Nada Bakos travel from?
Nada Bakos generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Nada Bakos?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Nada Bakos for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Nada Bakos for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Nada Bakos or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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