Speaker • Legal Executive • Media Commentator
Katie Zacharia, JD
Clear leadership and trusted communication when the stakes are high.
Drawing on experience in law, government, public affairs, advancement, and national media, Katie helps leaders communicate with clarity, build trust, and move audiences to action.
Government • Law • Public Affairs • Crisis Communication • Leadership • Digital Trust
About Katie
A seasoned voice for consequential moments.
Katie Zacharia is a legal executive, public-affairs leader, speaker, and media commentator with experience spanning government, politics, communications, and mission-driven advancement. In 2026, she was appointed Senior Communications Advisor at Trump Media & Technology Group and Truth Social. She also serves as General Counsel and Chief Advancement Officer at Fix California and previously served as a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and spokesperson at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Katie earned both her undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University.
Known for translating complex, fast-moving issues into direct and accessible insight, Katie brings an uncommon combination of legal judgment, communication strategy, and executive perspective to stages, leadership rooms, and broadcast conversations.
Signature Speaking Topics
Insight built for action.
Core Areas of Expertise
Election Integrity • California Political Reform • Immigration & Border Security • Parental Rights & Education • Conservative Movement Strategy • Government, Law & Public Affairs • National Security & Foreign Affairs
Trust Under Pressure
How leaders communicate through uncertainty, scrutiny, and crisis without sacrificing credibility or momentum.
From Policy to Public Understanding
A practical framework for making complex policy, legal, and organizational issues clear, relevant, and persuasive.
Digital Trust, Risk & Reputation
What executives need to understand about fraud, emerging platforms, stakeholder confidence, and reputational exposure.
Mission, Message & Momentum
How mission-driven organizations align leadership, fundraising, and communication to mobilize people and resources.
Media Commentary
Ready for the conversation.
Katie offers informed, concise commentary on public affairs, political communication, crisis response, legal and reputational risk, organizational trust, digital platforms, and leadership. Her prior media appearances include Fox News, Newsmax, OANN, and CNN.
- Broadcast, cable news and print
- Podcasts and radio
- Panels and moderated conversations
- Corporate and association events
- Rapid-response expert commentary
Bring a clear, credible voice to your next event or story.
For speaking engagements, panels, interviews, and media commentary, contact JCS Strategies.