Joe Wippl

Joe Wippl is a Professor of the Practice at Boston University's Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, where he has been teaching since 2006.23 He is an expert in security and intelligence matters, drawing from his extensive career in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).2

Career Background

Wippl had a distinguished 30-year career as an operations officer in the CIA's National Clandestine Service (NCS).2 During his time with the agency, he:

• Served overseas as an operations officer and manager in various locations including West Germany, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Spain, Mexico, Austria, and Berlin.2
• Held several high-ranking positions at CIA headquarters, including:
  • Deputy Chief of Human Resources
  • Senior NCS representative to the Aldrich Ames Damage Assessment Team
  • Chief of Europe Division
  • CIA's Director of Congressional Affairs23

Before joining Boston University, Wippl held the Richard Helms Chair for Intelligence Collection in the NCS training program.2

Academic Career

At Boston University, Wippl's roles include:

• Professor of the Practice of International Relations (2009-present)1
• Director of Graduate Studies at the Pardee School of Global Studies3

He frequently speaks and writes on intelligence-related issues, contributing to academic journals and reviewing works by former CIA colleagues.24

Education

Wippl's educational background includes:

• Bachelor's Degree in History & German from Marquette University (1962-1966)
• Master's Degree in European History from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (1966-1969)
• Ph.D. Candidate in History at the University of Minnesota (1969-1972)1

Joe Wippl's unique blend of practical intelligence experience and academic expertise makes him a valuable asset in educating students about the complexities of international relations and intelligence operations.