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Gender & Disguise at the CIA: Jonna Mendez

Mar 13, 2024
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Jonna Mendez
Former CIA Chief of Disguise, Jonna Mendez, shares her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated agency, her unconventional journey into the CIA, and the innovative methods for secure communication used in intelligence operations.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Memoir Writing and Life After Retirement in the Intelligence Community
01:37 • 2min
3
A Woman's Journey in the CIA
03:59 • 19min
4
Career Reflections and Impactful Relationships at the CIA
23:22 • 2min
5
Exploring the World of Clandestine Photography in Intelligence Operations
25:04 • 4min
6
Innovative Methods for Secure Communication
28:58 • 17min