Gina Haspel sworn in as CIA Director, first woman in permanent role.
On May 21, 2018, Gina Haspel was officially sworn in as the Director of the CIA, marking the first time a woman held this position on a permanent basis in the Agency's history. Her swearing-in ceremony at CIA Headquarters underscored a significant breakthrough for women in leadership roles within the intelligence community, representing a changing landscape in the governance of U.S. intelligence operations as well as inspiring future generations of women leaders.