Coming to PALC on January 18, 2021

The Unexpected Spy: My Secret Life Chasing Down Some of the World’s Most Notorious Terrorists

Tracy Walder – From 2000-2004, Tracy worked as Staff Operations Officer (SOO) Intelligence Agency’s Counterterrorism Center Weapons of Mass Destruction Group and a Special Agent at the FBI. During her time at the CIA, Tracy traveled to war zones and many other countries. Tracy received many awards for her service from both the CIA and from foreign intelligence offices, to include the counterterrorism medal and multiple exceptional performance awards. After the CIA, Tracy became a Special Agent at the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office specializing in Chinese counterintelligence operations. Following her time at the CIA and FBI, Tracy enrolled in both a master’s and a teaching credential program. She taught history and a self-created course on national security and foreign policy for almost fifteen years. Tracy now works as an author and sits on the Board of Directors of Girl Security, a nonpartisan organization increasing the representation of women in national security by building a pipeline for girls and young women through learning, training, and mentoring support. Tracy Walder earned her degree in history from the University of Southern California and her Master’s in education from Chapman University.

Tracy’s book “The Unexpected Spy: My secret life chasing down some of the world’s most notorious terrorists” was published in February 2020. Additionally, ABC network and studio, in conjunction with Calamity Jane and Timberman/Beverly production companies, to create a TV series based on her book.