Leading From The Frontlines: A Conversation With Andrea Goldstein

In this episode, we chat with Andrea Goldstein, a senior executive and national security leader, whose career spans from active-duty U.S. Navy officer to shaping policy at the highest levels of government. Andrea has driven cultural transformation in major U.S. institutions, including her pivotal role in passing the Deborah Sampson Act, which improved services for women veterans.

She’s served in leadership roles across the Biden-Harris Administration and continues her military service as a Navy Reserve commanding officer. Andrea is also an award-winning writer and a member of prestigious organizations like the Council on Foreign Relations.

What You’ll Learn:

• Andrea’s journey from Navy service to national security policy influence.
• Her leadership in driving cultural change within government.
• Insights into the drafting of the Deborah Sampson Act.
• Balancing military service, leadership, and writing.
• Andrea’s thoughts on leadership, resilience, and national security’s future.

Andrea is from New York State and holds degrees from the University of Chicago, Tufts University, and the Naval War College.