Adrianne Goldsmith Romero

Chief speechwriter—Federal Bureau of Investigation

Sessions:

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• Surviving a leadership transition: Five ways to thrive when the world shifts
  Track 1 + Track 2

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Adrianne Goldsmith Romero is the chief speechwriter for FBI Director Christopher Wray and was the chief speechwriter for former Directors James Comey and Robert Mueller. She has crafted hundreds of speeches, from policy speeches on national security, intelligence and leadership to eulogies for fallen law enforcement agents and memorial services, including the 20^th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing and the anniversaries of the Pan Am 103 bombing and the September 11^th attacks. She combines her expertise as an attorney, a journalist and a creative writer to convey complex issues such as encryption, violent crime and terrorism in ways that are clear, compelling and full of impact. She shapes communications strategies on political and social issues for diverse audiences, including concerned citizens, C-suite executives, cyber specialists, law enforcement and intelligence officials, thought leaders, public interest groups and members of Congress.