Gina Haspel

Gina Haspel is a former American intelligence officer who served as the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from May 2018 to January 2021. She was the first woman to hold this position. Haspel had a long career in the CIA, focusing on counterterrorism and covert operations. Her tenure was marked by controversy, particularly regarding her involvement in interrogation techniques considered torture after the September 11 attacks. Haspel’s leadership emphasized the importance of intelligence reform and global security challenges while navigating complex political and ethical issues surrounding intelligence operations.