Olivia Trusty, newly appointed FCC Commissioner, unveils her team selections.
Sparking Change At the FCC:
Welcome to the dynamic world of communication policy, as Olivia Trusty, the newly-minted FCC Commissioner, takes charge with a flurry of strategic staff appointments.
"Excited to introduce the powerhouse team that'll be joining me," Trusty beamed. "Each member brings bucket-loads of experience, a vibrant dedication to public service, and an ardent passion for driving the FCC's mission ahead. I can't wait to collaborate with them to serve the American public better."
Radiating experience from over 20 years in the field, Krista Senell snags the position of chief of staff and senior counsel in Olivia Trusty's office. Her career spans the public and private sectors, boasting leadership roles in telecommunications law and policy. She's previously graced the FCC as a legal advisor, serving chairs, commissioners, and the Media Bureau, and has worked at Meta, CTIA, and in private practice at Wiley Rein. With a Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law and a Master's from the Newhouse School of Public Communications, Senell earned her undergraduate degree from the College of the Holy Cross.
Will Holloway steps into the role of acting legal advisor in Olivia Trusty's office, moving from the FCC's Broadband Data Task Force. There, he provided valuable legal and policy assistance in implementing the Broadband DATA Act and the Commission's Broadband Data Collection. Prior to this, his tenure in the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau saw him focusing on broadband mapping and wireless infrastructure. Starting his legal career at the FCC, he's also an alumnus of the Catholic University of America and Sewanee: the University of the South.
Jessica Kinsey is set to serve as acting legal advisor in the same division, transferring from the Enforcement Bureau. At the FCC, she's most notably handled matters related to call authentication and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Before joining the FCC, Jessica honed her skills in the general counsel's office at the Universal Service Administrative Company, focusing on rural healthcare and other Universal Service Fund Programs. Jessica holds a Juris Doctorate from Brigham Young University-J. Reuben Clark Law School and her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia.
Andi Roane assumes the role of acting confidential assistant. With a proven track record in FCC service across multiple commissions, from Chairwoman Rosenworcel to former Commissioner Simington, her transparent support will be a valuable asset in Olivia Trusty's office. Her career in the private sector spanning over two decades will also aid in smoothing internal and external interactions.
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- As the newly appointed FCC Commissioner, Olivia Trusty has made strategic staff appointments, including Krista Senell as chief of staff and senior counsel, who brings extensive experience in telecommunications law and policy.
- The FCC's infrastructure is set for a shake-up with the arrival of Will Holloway as acting legal advisor, moving from the Broadband Data Task Force where he assisted in implementing the Broadband DATA Act.
- In the Enforcement Bureau of the FCC, Jessica Kinsey has been handling matters related to call authentication and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, and is now set to serve as acting legal advisor.
- Andi Roane, with a proven track record in FCC service and a long career in the private sector, assumes the role of acting confidential assistant in Olivia Trusty's office.
- Policy-and-legislation, media, general-news, ATSC, IP, television, and the FCC's content are likely areas of focus as the new staff settles into their roles, contributing to the ongoing debate in politics regarding the future of media infrastructure and regulations.
