Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Florida Atlantic University is honored to host Jonna Mendez, former CIA Chief of Disguise and acclaimed author, for an exclusive event titled “The Real ‘Q’ – Gadgets, Technologies, and Espionage Operations.” This captivating presentation will delve into the clandestine world of espionage, highlighting the innovative technologies and covert operations that defined Mendez’s distinguished career.
Join us for a captivating event with Jonna Mendez, former CIA Chief of Disguise and author of the best-selling memoir In True Face: A Woman’s Life in the CIA, Unmasked.
Jonna joined the CIA in 1970 specializing in espionage technology using gadgets we see in James Bond movies. Jonna will share stories about the technical innovations and secret missions that shaped her remarkable career and has landed her own room in the CIA museum in Washington D.C. She has also appeared on 60 minutes, the Jennifer Hudson show, and numerous other television appearances. This event will be highly entertaining, as she reveals the details of her amazing career.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Book sale and signing to follow)
- Location: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, FAU Boca Raton Campus
- Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Time: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
- Location: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, FAU Jupiter Campus
Mendez’s career with the CIA’s Office of Technical Service—the real-life equivalent of “Q” from the James Bond films—spanned decades of innovation in espionage technology. She trained foreign assets in the use of subminiature spy cameras, disguise techniques, and cutting-edge intelligence-gathering tools. In this engaging presentation, she will share fascinating stories of espionage, technological breakthroughs, and covert operations.
About Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at FAU:
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University is dedicated to enriching the lives of mature adults by offering non-credit courses and events that foster intellectual growth and personal development. Our programs cover a diverse range of topics, providing a vibrant community for lifelong learners.
For more information, contact:
Website: www.olli.fau.edu
OLLI Boca: 561-297-3185 or email [email protected]
OLLI Jupiter: 561-799-8667 or email [email protected]