Many AAFSW members and DOS employees gathered on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 for an inspiring presentation and book signing by Jonna Mendez regarding her new published project entitled: "In True Face." As part of our continuing fundraising efforts, AAFSW received 20% of all book sales at the event.

Jonna Mendez is a retired CIA intelligence officer with 27 years of service. When she retired, Jonna was the Chief of Disguise at the CIA. Since that time, Jonna has continued her career as a photographer, a consultant / lecturer, and an author. Jonna is also a founding board member of the International Spy Museum. She and her husband, Tony Mendez, have published a number of books together, including ARGO -- which was made into an Oscar-winning film. 

"In True Face," which was presented at AAFSW Books and Global Treasures, is Jonna's most recent book. Many of Jonna's talks can be found online. Currently, Jonna is working on her next, and she says her last, book. Then, Jonna says, she will retire -- again.

AAFSW is grateful to Jonna Mendez for her thought-provoking book presentation and is looking forward to her next project. 

Joanna Athanasopoulos Owen, PhD

AAFSW Public Relations and Publicity Chair