A Spy Tour of Capitol Hill with Former Intelligence Officers
Welcome to the Capitol Hill Spy Tour with a former intelligence officer! The theme of this tour is counterintelligence, or the technique and the art of spy-hunting. Hear about daring attempts to spy on the meetings that took place, and still do, take place behind closed doors by Washington D.C.’s elite decision-makers steps away from the Capitol. Content will focus on the Civil War era and the techniques used by men and women to avoid being caught. We look at some sites related to the pre-WWII era as well as the 1950's and 1960's and the House Unamerican Activities Committee (HUAC)
Our tour will start at the beautiful **Bartholdi Fountain and Gardens** located at the **U.S. Botanic Garden**. Prepare to be shocked as we take you on a journey through the neighborhood and reveal the history of stealing secrets steps away from the Capitol.
The tour ends at 316 F St., NE.
This in-person event is perfect for history buffs, and anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience in Washington, D.C. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore Capitol Hill like never before!
Don’t forget your walking shoes, bring water, and dress for the weather.
Our Hosts:
Rosanna has 20+ years of experience in intelligence, security, and risk, including 15 years at CIA in operational and leadership positions in Latin America, Europe, South Asia, Iraq and Washington D.C. Today, Rosanna continues to participate in scenario-based training in the intelligence space, has advised on interdiction efforts by U.S. Customs & Border Protection, and has been integral in insider risk investigations in the oil and energy sector.
George: A former Senior National Security Officer with 30 years of experience with the Central Intelligence Agency, Department of State, and as a Military Intelligence Officer in the United States Army. He served multiple assignments in Central Europe, Eastern Europe, and South Asia leading intelligence collection operations. He also led the CIA’s advanced tradecraft school and worked in the CIA’s Counterintelligence Center.
Glenn A former Senior Executive in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and operations officer who worked for 34 years in the U.S. Intelligence, Defense, and Foreign Affairs communities of the United States and served for over 20 years abroad serving his country, including as Chief of Station in countries in Eurasia and the Middle East. Glenn is a founding partner in the Consulting Firm "Varyag, LLC", an Adjunct Professor at the Institute of World Politics, author and public speaker on International Affairs and Security issues.
Will: Can neither confirm nor deny that he served in CIA's Directorate of Operations for the better part of a decade, during which he worked in countries across Africa and South Asia. He also spent time at the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department. When most people think of Washington, they think only of the beautiful monuments or Congressional intrigue. Will lives in DC and is eager to share an insider’s perspective of his city’s real intrigue - what spies do in the shadows after dark.