Federally Funded Research Centers
Helping research organizations translate advanced science into mission-relevant narratives for federal decision-makers and sponsors.
National Security Writing Solutions
Bridging Science and the National Security Mission.
LIVIAN translates complex research and emerging technologies into clear, mission-aligned narratives that support national security funding, alignment, and execution.
Science & Technology Innovation
Defense Modernization
National Security Mission Delivery
What We Do
From Complex Research to Mission-Relevant Strategy.
We translate complex research and emerging technologies into clear, mission-aligned narratives. The challenge isn't the work, it is the translation. LIVIAN closes that gap.
This is strategic communication for national security funding, alignment, and execution. Your team keeps leading the science. We ensure the work is understood, prioritized, and supported.
Who We Work With
Supporting Leaders at the Intersection of Science, Policy, and National Security.
National Laboratories
Supporting laboratory leaders and technical teams navigating federal priorities, policy drivers, funding, and mission alignment.
Defense Innovators
Positioning emerging technologies and technical capabilities for government adoption, investment, and mission impact.
Core Support Areas
Communication Built for Federal Decision Environments.
Strategic Communications
Leadership briefs, institutional narratives, and messaging for federal government use-cases.
Program Positioning
White papers, funding justification narratives, proposal language, and capability framing.
Institutional Narrative & Identity
A cohesive voice across research centers, laboratories, and interagency partnerships.
How LIVIAN Supports the Mission
Strategic Support From Policy Navigation to Executive Communication.
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Federal Market Navigation
LIVIAN helps federally funded research centers, laboratories, and defense innovators navigate the intersection of science, policy, and national security. We map decision pathways across DoD, DOE, DHS, and the Intelligence Community, helping program leaders anticipate policy drivers, shape narratives around technology relevance, and accelerate transition from concept to contract.
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Technology Policy Translation
LIVIAN translates highly technical research of emerging technologies into the strategic language required by policymakers and mission sponsors. Our work helps scientists, engineers, and program managers communicate value to oversight, governance, and interagency partners.
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Analytic Rigor & Trusted Insight
LIVIAN writing expertise is rooted in intelligence tradecraft and brings analytic rigor to technical storytelling. We develop data-driven narratives that connect the science to federal government use-cases, ensuring communications and strategies stand up to peer review and Congressional scrutiny.
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Executive Communication & Institutional Strategy
LIVIAN advises laboratory directors, program executives, and principal investigators during high-visibility transitions such as new mission launches, strategic rebranding, or interagency partnerships. We craft institutional strategies and executive messaging that convey technical credibility and national impact, reinforcing trust among sponsors, stakeholders, and the scientific workforce.
The LIVIAN Approach
The Challenge Isn't the Work. It Is the Translation.
Advanced research does not create mission impact simply because the science is strong. It must be understood by the people responsible for policy, funding, oversight, adoption, and execution.
LIVIAN closes that gap by combining intelligence tradecraft, analytic rigor, policy fluency, and disciplined strategic communication.
Your team keeps leading the science. We ensure the work is understood, prioritized, and supported.
Bridging the Gap
From Technical Excellence to Mission Impact.
Science
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Strategic Narrative
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Mission Support
Why LIVIAN
National Security Experience.
Strategic Communication Expertise.
Experience grounded in senior national security environments and communication designed for consequential federal decision-making.
Founder Experience
Laura Calabria
Founder, LIVIAN
Founder Laura Calabria brings 20 years of national security experience, including senior roles in the U.S. Intelligence Community. Her work has informed the White House, Congress, Central Intelligence Agency, Director of National Intelligence, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and DOE National Laboratories. She holds a TS/SCI security clearance with full-scope polygraph.
Capability Statement
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