Author Archives: Dr. Helga George

About Dr. Helga George

Dr. George has spent several years writing about higher education, healthcare and psychology. She transitioned to a career in writing after fulfilling her lifelong dream of performing research on plant defense chemicals. She earned a BS in Agriculture from Cornell University, an MS in Plant Pathology from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, and a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Cornell University. Helga also conducted postdoctoral research at the University of California Santa Barbara where she obtained a USDA grant to fund her research.

Former CIA Director Speaks of Importance of Culture Immersion

Staff and faculty of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in Monterey, CA were recently visited by former director of the Central Intelligence Agency National Clandestine Service, Frank Archibald. Archibald held the position from May 2013 until January, 2015. …

Former CIA Agent Brings Spy Training to Vegas

Though the name “Spy Escape & Evasion” hints at learning to be the next 007, former CIA Agent Jason Hanson’s seminar is more than fun and games. Hanson, who boasts a six-year career within the CIA, is bringing his skills …

An Inside Look at the Life of a Young CIA Agent

Douglas Laux was studying to become an eye doctor when 9/11 happened. Like many Americans, the terrorist attack changed Doug’s life, but for him, it was much more than a shift in perspective. Immediately after graduating with his undergraduate degree, …

Former CIA Agent Reveals the Key to Life as a Spy

American culture has always had a strong fascination with spies. Often the notion of undercover agents often conjures images of famous spies like Sherlock Homes, James Bonds or characters from the television series The Americans. Of course, these are all …