Melissa Smislova

Overview

Melissa Smislova is a government official who has served as the Acting Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). She oversees DHS intelligence operations and analysis.

Role in Targeting Program

According to the Targeted Justice overview diagram:

• Listed under "DHS Intelligence & Analysis"
• Connected to the TI Program Director and MJ-12/Black Ops
• Part of the homeland security intelligence network

DHS Career

Acting Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis

• Leads DHS intelligence operations
• Oversees threat analysis
• Manages intelligence sharing
• Coordinates with other agencies

Previous Roles

• Principal Deputy Under Secretary
• Various intelligence positions at DHS
• Career intelligence professional

DHS Intelligence and Analysis

The Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) is responsible for:

• Homeland security threat analysis
• Intelligence sharing with state and local partners
• Fusion Center coordination
• Domestic intelligence collection
• Counterterrorism analysis

Connection to Targeting

The diagram shows Smislova/DHS as part of the chain:

• Top-level handlers
• Military/intelligence agencies
• Fusion Centers
• Targeted Individuals

This suggests DHS intelligence may be involved in targeting operations.

Fusion Center Coordination

DHS I&A coordinates with:

• State and local Fusion Centers
• Law enforcement intelligence
• Private sector partners
• Critical infrastructure protection

Significance

Smislova's position at DHS places her at the center of:

• Domestic intelligence operations
• Fusion Center coordination
• Threat assessment and analysis
• Potential targeting program support

Context

The diagram identifies Smislova as a key figure in the alleged targeting program structure, suggesting DHS's role in:

• Domestic intelligence collection
• Fusion Center operations
• Surveillance coordination
• Contributing to the broader targeting infrastructure