Hello, I am Gina Cheri Walker Haspel, born on October 1, 1956, in Ashland, Kentucky. I had the honor of serving as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, where I was the first woman to hold this position on a permanent basis. My background includes studying at the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in languages and journalism. With a career dedicated to national security and intelligence, it has been a privilege to serve my country.