My Aunt was One of the First Female CIA Spy

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning(NELL) is excited to welcome Ginny Benson of Nevis MN.

Ginny will share the story of her aunt, one of the first female CIA spies, featured in the book "Wise Gals." Sudmeier was involved with The Petticoat Panel, a report about the status of women in the CIA.  Former CIA director John Brennan praised her as possibly the best spy in the agency's history. Come to learn why! 

There is no charge to attend. 

Program: “A Personal Story of My Aunt Elizabeth Sudmeier: One of the First Female Spies in the CIA”

Date: May 6, 2026

Speaker: Ginny Benson 

Time: 9:30am - 11:00am w/ questions 

Location: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 

                 116 MN-92 Clearbrook, MN

  NELL is a nonprofit 501c3 organization that brings 7-8 programs to Clearwater and East Polk Counties Spring & Fall.  Programs are on Wednesday mornings.  

NELL was created to enrich the quality of life in our local communities through a lifetime of learning and the arts. The goal is to inspire people to learn, to grow, and to give.  

Funding for NELL comes from memberships, memorials, sponsorship, and individual free-will refreshment donations.  

On behalf of the Board of Directors we hope you will join us.