Candice is a former intelligence analyst turned communications advisor, trained to see the global landscape, anticipate risk, and translate complexity for decision-makers.

She has more than 20 years of combined experience at the Central Intelligence Agency and Google.

At the CIA, Candice rose to become Head of Public Communications. At Google, she advised on the company’s most critical challenges, from the global pandemic to the evolution of Google Search into an AI-powered experience.

Today, she leads Candice Bryant Consulting (CBC), which provides strategic intelligence, public affairs advisory, and communications strategy for organizations operating at the intersection of AI and emerging tech policy, government, and national security.

Candice holds a master’s degree in international affairs from American University’s School of International Service and a B.S. in political science from Towson University. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, a senior acquisitions leader and Navy veteran, their daughter, and two dogs.