First woman from CIA ranks to Deputy Director, acknowledged by CIA.
On April 4, 2019, a CIA profile described Gina Haspel's transformative journey, highlighting her as the first woman to ascend from the Agency’s operational ranks to become Deputy Director. This acknowledgment from within the Agency emphasized her trailblazing role and her capacity to inspire future trailblazers in fields demanding commitment, resilience, and innovation, reinforcing her impact on gender representation within the CIA and beyond.