The CIA aimed to increase minority representation from 24% to 30% by 2012, reflecting a broader push for diversity across federal agencies. An executive order from Obama in 2011 mandated hiring and promotion practices favoring specific demographic groups, leading to significant cultural shifts within the agency. Changes in policy and symbolism, such as the adoption of rainbow lanyards, marked a purposeful effort to reshape the intelligence workforce, resulting in women now comprising a slight majority.
