The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Olivia Trusty to serve as a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), following her nomination earlier this year by President Donald J. Trump. Trusty joins the FCC at a pivotal moment as the agency addresses priorities such as spectrum policy, broadband expansion, and the regulatory implications of emerging technologies.
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr issued a statement welcoming her appointment:
“I want to extend my congratulations to Olivia Trusty on her confirmation to serve as an FCC Commissioner. Olivia will be a great addition to the Commission. She brings years of valuable experience to the agency, including her public service on Capitol Hill and time in the private sector. I am confident that her deep expertise and knowledge will enable her to hit the ground running, and she will be an exceptionally effective FCC Commissioner. I look forward to welcoming Olivia to the Commission as a colleague and advancing an agenda that will deliver great results for the American people.”
Trusty brings to the FCC more than a decade of experience in telecommunications and public policy. On Capitol Hill, she most recently served as Policy Director for Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), where she advised on communications and technology issues while supporting the work of the Senate Commerce Committee and Armed Services Committee. Earlier in her career, she worked as a legislative assistant to Representative Bob Latta (R-OH), another key figure in tech and telecom policy.
Her private-sector experience includes senior policy roles at Verizon and Qwest Communications, where she developed regulatory strategy and engaged in legislative advocacy. Trusty holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master’s degree in American Government from Georgetown University. She is also a former competitive gymnast.
