A Life in CIA Trickery

Mar 8, 2024

Former CIA chief of disguises Jonna Mendez shares insights on the CIA's use of disguises in espionage operations, including transforming identities, the art of disguise, securing international mail communications, adapting intelligence services for biometric border challenges, and breaking barriers for women in the CIA. She also reflects on her career and recommends her book, 'In True Face: A Woman's Life in the CIA, Unmasked.'

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Transforming Identities: CIA's Disguise Department

03:28 • 6min

The Art of Disguise: Tales from Intelligence Agency

09:21 • 11min

Securing International Mail Communications

20:22 • 6min

Adapting Intelligence Services for Biometric Border Challenges

26:11 • 4min

Breaking Barriers: Women in the CIA

30:35 • 7min

Reflections on a CIA Career and Book Recommendation

37:11 • 2min