Jonna Mendez

Former Chief of Disguise at the CIA and Best-Selling Author

About

In the captivating world of intelligence, espionage, and covert operations, Jonna Hiestand Mendez’s speeches immerse audiences into the adventures of an international spy. Starting as a secretary at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Mendez eventually rose to the position of Chief of Disguise. Her path was unconventional, initially joining the CIA in Europe as a "contract wife," hired as a convenience to her husband’s career. In the best-selling author’s next book (publication: March 2024), In True Face, A Woman’s Life in the CIA, Unmasked, she inspires with tales of intrigue. Through her experiences, Mendez witnessed firsthand the...

Speech Titles

Female Spies - Clandestine Women Undercover

Disguise, Deception and Illusion - Clandestine Operations Based on the Principles of Magic

The Real "Q" - Gadgets and Technologies and Espionage Operations

A Conversation with Jonna Mendez

MEDIA

PBS News Hour with Jonna Mendez, Former CIA Chief of Disguise

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