Olivia Troye

National security advisor to the United States, Olivia Troye rose to prominence in 2020 following her decision to put public health and moral ethics above politics and position. Having acted in several senior roles to protect her country, including as the former Counterterrorism advisor to Vice President Mike Pence, Olivia is now utilising her expertise to support corporate clients. Experienced in risk management, fearless leadership and international affairs, Olivia is sought after as a speaker, able to transform the trajectory of clients with her insights.

Best know for her former position as the Special Advisor to the Vice president for Homeland Security, Counterterrorism and North America, Olivia impressed in the role from 2018 until 2020 when she stepped down. Responsible for monitoring domestic and international security threats, including natural disasters and terrorist activity, Oliva is an expert in risk management and provided strategies to tackling impending issues. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, Olivia was instantly recruited to the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Olivia is credited with highlighting the risks of the pandemic to the American people against the wishes of the President, in a move that saw her prioritise human rights of political interests.

Prior to her high-profile White House experience, Olivia held equally prominent positions in government which she joined following the 9/11 attacks. From Serving in the Pentagon under the appointment of George W Bush administration to acting as the Chief of Strategy, Plans and Policy at the US Department of Homeland Security, Oliva has become an invaluable resource to the public sector. Equally accomplished in private business, Olivia has consulted on national intelligence for Booz Allen Hamilton and for General Dynamic Informational Technology, a testament to her expertise across sectors.

Currently, Olivia is often seen in the media as a commentator on the political landscape, as an insider, and the country’s response to Covid-19. She is also an advisor to the political groups, Defending Democracy Together, and REPAIR, in addition to her role as Co-Director of the Republican Accountability Project. With much of her time dedicated to speaking engagements, Olivia is known to discuss her career, the importance of security in the public and private sector and the moral compass required in politics.