Juliette Kayyem

Juliette Kayyem began her distinguished career in public service as an advisor to Attorney General Janet Reno at the Department of Justice from 1995 to 1999. Following this, from 1999 to 2000, she was appointed to the National Commission on Terrorism by House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt, contributing to critical assessments and recommendations for national preparedness. Her expertise in homeland security continued at the state level when she became Massachusetts’ first Undersecretary for Homeland Security in 2007 under Governor Deval Patrick, where she was responsible for overseeing the National Guard, strategic security planning, and the allocation of state homeland security funds. In 2009, Kayyem was appointed Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security by President Barack Obama, a pivotal role she held until 2010.

Magazine as one of its top 100 Female Founders in 2019. She continues to provide strategic counsel to Fortune 500 companies and startups, advising on critical issues such as crisis management, cybersecurity, and resiliency efforts. Her multifaceted career demonstrates a sustained influence across government, academia, media, and private industry, positioning her as a leading voice in national security and emergency preparedness.