Loren Dealy Mahler is an expert strategist on Invariant’s communications and public affairs team. With more than two decades of national security, cybersecurity, and emerging technology experience across the federal government, Capitol Hill, communications agencies, and with start-ups, Loren helps clients bridge the gap between corporate communications, public affairs, and government affairs.

Previously, Loren served as director of legislative affairs for the National Security Council, where she counseled senior White House officials on issues of national security. She was also the director of communications for the Department of Defense’s Office of Legislative Affairs. Loren is a member of the Cyber Security Summit’s advisory board, a fellow at George Mason University’s National Security Institute, and a Truman Security Fellow with the Truman National Security Project.

Loren is a graduate of Princeton University and received a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University.