Hi, I'm Candice Bryant - Bridging Washington & Silicon Valley | Former CIA & Google
I thrive on transforming complex global challenges into clear strategic directives, bridging intelligence and public affairs. My passion lies in navigating the AI and emerging tech policy landscape, guiding decision-makers where risks and opportunities converge.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led public communications for high-stakes national security initiatives at the Central Intelligence Agency.
Advises organizations at the intersection of AI, emerging tech policy, and national security through consulting.
Can help others by translating complex intelligence and policy into actionable strategic communication plans.
🚀 Career trajectory
Intelligence Analyst
Began career deciphering global intelligence and contributing to policy development within the CIA.
✦ Analysis
✦ Policy
✦ Federal Government
Communications Leader (CIA)
Transitioned to lead and manage public communications, shaping agency messaging and external relations.
✦ Public Relations
✦ Media Relations
✦ Crisis Communications
Strategic Advisor (Google)
Applied analytical and communication skills to advise on critical global challenges, including AI evolution.
✦ Corporate Communications
✦ Digital Strategy
✦ Stakeholder Engagement
Founder & Principal (CBC)
Launched independent consulting firm, focusing on AI, tech policy, and national security communications.
✦ Consulting
✦ Strategic Planning
✦ Entrepreneurship
💪🏻 Superpowers
Strategic Intelligence Translator
Bridging complex data and executive decisions.
✦ Analyzed global landscapes and anticipated risks for high-stakes organizations.
✦ Translated intricate technical and policy nuances for diverse audiences.
✦ Developed communication strategies for critical global events.
AI Policy Navigator
Guiding organizations through emerging tech frontiers.
✦ Advised on Google's response to evolving AI and tech challenges.
✦ Focusing consulting on AI, emerging tech policy, and national security.
✦ Publishing analysis on AI governance and its societal impact.
Public Affairs Architect
Crafting narratives for national security and tech sectors.
✦ Led public communications strategies at the Central Intelligence Agency.
✦ Managed corporate communications for critical global issues at Google.
✦ Providing public affairs advisory for organizations in sensitive domains.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with leaders shaping AI policy and national security.
✦ Exploring collaborations on emerging tech governance challenges.
✦ Finding opportunities to apply strategic communication expertise.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic intelligence and communication advisory.
✦ Translate complex technical and policy issues for stakeholders.
✦ Develop effective public affairs and crisis communication plans.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights on cutting-edge AI research and development.
✦ Introductions to innovators in the quantum computing space.
✦ Connections with policymakers focused on cybersecurity.
