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Avril Haines

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Avril Haines is the current Director of National Intelligence (DNI) for the United States. She was sworn into office on January 21, 2021, as part of President Joe Biden's administration. Haines is the first woman to hold this position. Prior to becoming DNI, she served as the deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).1

The Director of National Intelligence heads the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), which comprises 18 military and civilian intelligence agencies. The DNI leads the National Intelligence Program, advises the president on national security intelligence matters, and is a member of the president's cabinet. This role was established by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, following recommendations from the 9/11 Commission Report, to improve coordination among intelligence agencies.1

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