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Feb 21, 2024 · Born Jonna Hiestand in Campbellsville, Ky., the English lit major visited Germany for a friend’s wedding at age 20 and decided to start a new life far from home. While working in Frankfurt...
Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from Mendez herself, a real-life American counterpart to James Bond's famous 'Q,' as she shares her remarkable journey as a female spy." This...
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May 4, 2020 · As with all the best spies, Jonna seems an unlikely candidate for the world of espionage. Now 65, she is a photographer, living quietly with her second husband, ex-CIA officer Tony Mendez, and their 17-year-old son Jesse, near Washington DC.
Jonna Mendez (née Hiestand; born 1945) is an American former technical operations officer, photo operations officer, and chief of disguise for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
Mar 13, 2024 · When Jonna Mendez first joined the CIA six decades ago, and for years thereafter, “obfuscation and deception” ruled her life.
Meet Jonna Mendez, the former CIA Chief of Disguise (a real job!). During her tenure, Mendez oversaw the equipment used by spies to conceal their identities, including a five-second mask, which...
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May 12, 2024 · Jonna Mendez, former Chief of Disguise at the CIA, talked about her life and career overseas during the Cold War. This event was hosted by the Enoch Pratt Free...
