Linda Denno is a senior fellow at the Civitas Institute. She is also Associate Dean of the University of Arizona, College of Applied Science and Technology headquartered at the branch campus in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Dr. Denno’s strategic vision and commitment to academic excellence is demonstrated by the fact that two of the College’s academic programs—Cyber Operations and Intelligence & Information Operations—have been designated as National Centers of Academic Excellence.

Dr. Denno has earned numerous awards for teaching and for university and community service in her more than 35 years in higher education, including multiple outstanding teaching awards.  She was awarded the Silver Rose for Outstanding Contributions to the US Army Military Intelligence Corps; and the Meritorious Public Service Medal, the highest civilian award given by the US Army.