Skip to main content
Gina Bennett

Gina Bennett

Ex CIA senior analyst & advisor

Expert on cognitive bias, gender equality, intelligence

Fee: Please inquire

"I'm happy to endorse Gina Bennett as a speaker in the highest possible terms. She is one of the country's leading national security experts, and is a very clear and thought-provoking speaker."
Peter BergenNational Security Analyst, CNN

Areas of Expertise

Gina is available for training, consulting and speaking engagements, with notable expertise in the following areas:

  • Performance improvement, sales
  • Social change, avoiding bias, diversity
  • Collaboration, communication
  • Security, counterterrorism
  • Inspiring, motivating
  • Intelligence, clandestine operations
  • Leadership, strategy, vision
  • Media, entertainment

Gina's Background

Gina Bennett, a former member of CIA’s Senior Analytic Service, is a seasoned counterterrorism specialist who authored the earliest warnings of some of today's terrorism trends, including the 1993 report — the first report — that warned of the growing danger of Osama bin Laden and the movement he was fomenting.

Her analysis has been called "prescient," "genius" and "prophetic" by major media and former government officials.

Gina is often featured in documentaries and other media profiling her role in counterterrorism and as a pioneer for women in National Security and Intelligence careers, including a position on the Board of Directors of Girl Security.

Presentation Examples

  • Women in National Security: History, Observations, and Challenges
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism: History, Lessons Learned, Future Trends
  • Women in Intelligence: Dispelling the Myths and Stereotypes
  • Ethics in National Security: The role of the Constitution and using classic ethical frameworks to defuse political polarization in America
  • The Gatherers' Theory of National Security: Challenging gender stereotypes and "hunter-gatherer" legacies in national and international security approach
  • Avoiding Cognitive Biases: Structured Approaches to Mitigating Common Biases in Business, Government, and Life
  • National Security Mom: Lessons from Parenting Applied to National Security

Partnership Examples

  • Council on Foreign Relations
  • Girl Security
  • The Alturas Institute
  • NFL

Listen to Gina featured in SPYSCAPE's hit podcast, True Spies

More from Gina

Want to request Gina's Services?

Please tell us a bit about your organization, your objectives and your timeline. If you’re interested in more than one expert, please include all expert names. If you’re interested in specific areas of focus, please list them. A SPYEX representative will connect with you as soon as possible.

our experts

Experts from the world's top agencies and institutions — now available to boost your mission.

View All
DoDLena SiscoLena SiscoEx DoD interrogator & Naval intel officerExpert on interviewing, deception, leadership, change management, entertainment
CIAGina BennettGina BennettEx CIA senior analyst & advisorExpert on cognitive bias, gender equality, intelligence
CIADarrell BlockerDarrell BlockerEx CIA officer & station chiefExpert on security, risk, crisis management, diversity & inclusion, entertainment
CIAChristina HillsbergChristina HillsbergEx CIA intelligence officerExpert on women in espionage, intelligence tradecraft, parenting
KGBJack BarskyJack BarskyEx KGB sleeper agentExpert on security, espionage, KGB, Cold War, entertainment
DIAShawnee DelaneyShawnee DelaneyEx DIA clandestine case officerExpert on human / insider risk, cybersecurity, insider threat program development, counterintelligence, surveillance, artificial intelligence and leadership
CIANic McKinleyNic McKinleyEx CIA officer & USAF pararescuemanExpert on leadership, intelligence, conflict resolution, human trafficking
British IntelligenceJulian FisherJulian FisherBritish Intelligence ExpertExpert on espionage & WWII
CIAMichele Rigby AssadMichele Rigby AssadEx CIA undercover officerExpert on terrorism, sales, vetting, and inspiring audiences
MossadAvner AvrahamAvner AvrahamEx Mossad lieutenant colonelExpert on Mossad operations, Israeli law enforcement, entertainment

Testimonials

“For many of our attendees, Eric's presentation was the highlight. He was engaging, animated, charming and able to extract important and relevant business lessons from his experience with the FBI. I'd recommend him as a speaker at any corporate event.”
John FullerPresident & CEO, Johnny RocketsEx FBI counterintelligence operative, Eric O'Neill
“One of the most highly decorated CIA field operations officers of his generation... if people knew the work he has done in the shadows of the Middle East, Europe, and Russia, they would sleep easier at night.”
Michael MorellFormer Acting Director, CIAon Ex CIA intelligence service officer, Marc Polymeropoulos
“Bob is a dynamic, humorous individual and kept the audience spellbound...try to do everything you can to meet this exceptional man and hear his fantastic stories.”
Lois GlabChairman, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Docent Associationon Ex FBI special agent and undercover operative, Bob Hamer
“Bradley's fascinating stories, actionable lessons and unique perspective captivate, motivate and inspire audiences.”
Bob DoughertyFormer undercover operations officer & instructor, CIAon Ex double agent and former member of Nelson Mandela's spy unit, Bradley Steyn
“Tyler is a charismatic presenter whose talents lie not only in his grasp of hard-to-find facts, but his creative analysis and compelling storytelling. What is more, his audiences take away a lesson learned, something to apply to their own lives.”
Barry ScheckLawyer & Co-Founder, The Innocence Projecton author & private investigator, Tyler Maroney
“I would recommend Michele as a speaker for any executive event, thought leadership session, female empowerment, leadership, etc. She truly is a catalyzer of incredible content and debate — her content is simply eye opening.”
Alice GrassetHead of Marketing, Israel and Emerging Markets, Salesforceon Ex CIA undercover officer, Michele Rigby Assad
Contact Us