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Merritt Ogle
Board Member
Why I Joined
To build the next generation of foreign policy leaders.
Member Since
2019
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Bio
Merritt Ogle is the Director of Strategy at Silicon Valley Defense Group (SVDG), where she plays a pivotal role in setting the organization’s strategic direction, driving key initiatives, and ensuring seamless operational alignment across all efforts. With a deep understanding of the intersection between defense, technology, and public policy, she provides leadership in bridging the gap between Silicon Valley innovation and national security needs. Before joining SVDG, Merritt served as Associate Director of Strategy and Operations at WestExec Advisors, where she played a central role in delivering high-impact solutions for clients across the national security, defense, and technology sectors.
Merritt’s portfolio includes managing impactful projects like the U.S.-China Futures Project, which seeks to develop a new cadre of U.S. experts on China, and the Emerging as a Global Leader Experience (EaGLE) program, which connects and accelerates the careers of emerging public service leaders. Recognized for her leadership, Merritt was named one of the 15 LGBTQIA+ New Voices by Out in National Security in 2021.
She holds dual degrees in Public Affairs and International Studies from The Ohio State University, where she graduated in 2017.